Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
alpine shootingstar , Jewelled shootingstar , Sierran shootingstar , broad-leaved shootingstar , Frigid Shootingstar
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, open Woodlands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Salmon, Coral
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune after flowering, 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
Aphids, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Runny nose, sneezing
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Mixed Border, small hedge
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLERODENDRUM quadriloculare
CITRUS
Common Name
American cowslip , mosquito bills , mad violets , sailor caps
Citrus
In Hindi
shooting star
निम्बू-वंश
In German
shooting star
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Dodecatheon
Citrus
In Spanish
Dodecatheon
Citrus
In Greek
shooting star
Citrus
In Portuguese
Dodecatheon
Citrus é um género
In Polish
shooting star
Cytrus
In Latin
shooting star
citrus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Shooting Star and Citrus
Season and care of Shooting Star and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Shooting Star and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shooting Star season is Spring and Winter and Citrus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Shooting Star is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shooting Star is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shooting Star and Citrus Physical Information
Shooting Star and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Shooting Star height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Shooting Star and Citrus are as follows:
Shooting Star flower color: White, Pink, Salmon and Coral
Shooting Star leaf color: Red, Green and Burgundy
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Shooting Star and Citrus
Care of Shooting Star and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shooting Star pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shooting Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.