Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
sweetshrub
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
sweetshrub
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
sweetshrub
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
sweetshrub
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
sweetshrub
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Buddha's Hand
Care of Sweetshrub and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.