Leucojum

Citron

About Leucojum and Citron

Leucojum

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Leucojum aestivum

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Strap shaped

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Bulb fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Bees, pollinators

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Leucojum aestivum

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Leucojum, summer snowflake

Citron

In Hindi

Leucojum

नीबू

In German

Leucojum

Zitrone

In French

Leucojum

Citron

In Spanish

Leucojum

Cidra

In Greek

Leucojum

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Leucojum

cidra

In Polish

Leucojum

Cytryna

In Latin

Leucojum

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Sapindales

Family

Liliaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Leucojum

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Leucojum and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Leucojum and Citron? We provide you with everything About Leucojum and Citron. Leucojum doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Leucojum does not have fragrant flowers. Leucojum has allergic reactions like and Citron has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leucojum and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leucojum and Citron

Season and care of Leucojum and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Leucojum and Citron Physical Information

Leucojum and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Citron are as follows:

Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Leucojum and Citron

Care of Leucojum and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.