Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Coryphantha ramillosa, Coryphantha echinus
etrog
Habitat
Desert, Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta, Coral
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYPHANTHA
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Pima Pineapple
Citron
In German
Pima Ananas
Zitrone
In French
Pima ananas
Citron
In Spanish
Pima piña
Cidra
In Greek
Pima Ανανάς
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
Pima Pineapple
cidra
In Polish
Pima Ananas
Cytryna
In Latin
Pineapple Pima
Chron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Pima Pineapple and Citron
Season and care of Pima Pineapple and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Pima Pineapple and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pima Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pima Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pima Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Pima Pineapple and Citron Physical Information
Pima Pineapple and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Pima Pineapple height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pima Pineapple and Citron are as follows:
Pima Pineapple flower color: Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta and Coral
Pima Pineapple leaf color:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pima Pineapple and Citron
Care of Pima Pineapple and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pima Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pima Pineapple 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.