Strawflower

Citron

About Strawflower and Citron

Strawflower

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Fruit

Origin

Australia

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Xerochrysum bracteatum

etrog

Number of Varieties

505

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-119-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 3

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Gold

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Well-aerated

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loam, Well drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, 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, Water gardening

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Lawns and Turf

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

Citron

In Hindi

strawflower

नीबू

In German

Strohblume

Zitrone

In French

strawflower

Citron

In Spanish

strawflower

Cidra

In Greek

strawflower

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

strawflower

cidra

In Polish

strawflower

Cytryna

In Latin

strawflower

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Sapindales

Family

Asteraceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Xerochrysum

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Gnaphalieae

Citreae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Strawflower and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Strawflower and Citron

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

Strawflower and Citron Physical Information

Strawflower and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower 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 Strawflower and Citron are as follows:

Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Strawflower and Citron

Care of Strawflower and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.