Tilaka

Citron

About Tilaka and Citron

Tilaka

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Fruit

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Simarouba glauca

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-129-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Citron

In Hindi

Tilaka

नीबू

In German

Tilapia

Zitrone

In French

Tilapia

Citron

In Spanish

tilapia

Cidra

In Greek

tilaka

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

tilaka

cidra

In Polish

tilakiem

Cytryna

In Latin

tilaka

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Sapindales

Family

Symplocaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

407

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Citron

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

Tilaka and Citron Physical Information

Tilaka and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Citron are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tilaka and Citron

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