Tulip

Citron

About Tulip and Citron

Tulip

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips

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Number of Varieties

30005

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Habitat

Mountains, Temperate Regions

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Not so frequently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

9-9-6

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-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

Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

contact allergic dermatitis

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

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

Skin Disorders, Skin irritation

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TULIPA

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Tulip

Citron

In Hindi

ट्यूलिप

नीबू

In German

Tulpe

Zitrone

In French

Tulipe

Citron

In Spanish

tulipán

Cidra

In Greek

τουλίπα

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Tulipa

cidra

In Polish

Tulipan

Cytryna

In Latin

Tulip

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Sapindales

Family

Liliaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Tulipa

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Lilioideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1507

1 27800

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Properties of Tulip and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Tulip and Citron

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

Tulip and Citron Physical Information

Tulip and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Citron are as follows:

Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tulip and Citron

Care of Tulip and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.