Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Ukiuki
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Ukiuki
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Ukiuki
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Ukiuki
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Ukiuki
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Ukiuki
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Season and Care of Ukiuki and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Ukiuki and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Ukiuki and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ukiuki and Buddha's Hand
Care of Ukiuki and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Ukiuki 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.