Ragged Robin

Citron

About Ragged Robin and Citron

Ragged Robin

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

305

0 40000

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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-79-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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

Bog Garden, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Ragged Robin

Citron

In Hindi

Ragged Robin

नीबू

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

Zitrone

In French

Ragged Robin

Citron

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual

Cidra

In Greek

ragged Robin

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin

cidra

In Polish

Ragged Robin

Cytryna

In Latin

Robin ragged

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Lychnis

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

607

1 27800

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Properties of Ragged Robin and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Citron

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

Ragged Robin and Citron Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Citron are as follows:

Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Ragged Robin and Citron

Care of Ragged Robin and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.