Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
etrog
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
Citron
In Hindi
Tibetan cowslip
नीबू
In German
Tibet-Primel
Zitrone
In French
Kauslip tibétain
Citron
In Spanish
Primula florindae
Cidra
In Greek
Primula florindae
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
cowslip tibetana
cidra
In Polish
tybetański cowslip
Cytryna
In Latin
Primula florindae
Chron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Onagraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tibetan cowslip and Citron
Season and care of Tibetan cowslip and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Tibetan cowslip and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tibetan cowslip season is Summer and Citron season is Summer. The type of soil for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Tibetan cowslip and Citron Physical Information
Tibetan cowslip and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tibetan cowslip and Citron are as follows:
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tibetan cowslip and Citron
Care of Tibetan cowslip and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip 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.