Pelargonium

Citron

About Pelargonium and Citron

Pelargonium

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

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Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

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

25.40 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Needs less watering

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Citron

In Hindi

Pelargonium

नीबू

In German

Pelargonium

Zitrone

In French

Pelargonium

Citron

In Spanish

Pelargonium

Cidra

In Greek

Pelargonium

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

pelargônio

cidra

In Polish

Pelargonium

Cytryna

In Latin

Pelargonium

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Sapindales

Family

Geraniaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

2007

1 27800

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Properties of Pelargonium and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Citron? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Citron. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Citron

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

Pelargonium and Citron Physical Information

Pelargonium and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Citron are as follows:

Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pelargonium and Citron

Care of Pelargonium and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.