Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
etrog
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Citron
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
नीबू
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Zitrone
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Citron
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
Cidra
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
cidra
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Cytryna
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Chron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Citron
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is Not Available and Citron season is Not Available. The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Rainbow Cactus and Citron Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Citron are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Citron
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus 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.