Mazhar Botanic Garden

Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis L.

Buddha's hand Finger Citron

Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus
Species: medica
Cultivar / variety: var. sarcodactylis
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000638
English name: Buddha's hand, Finger Citron
Arabic name: يد بوزا
Native: Northwestern India
Country: India
(PGR): Rare

Broadleaf evergreen thorny shrub to 18-45 m tall leaves broad elliptic 10- 15 cm long, which aromatic when crushed flowers fragrant white often flushed pinkish-purple fruit unique to 15-25 cm long, which separates as it ripens into finger-like projections which have an inner white pith but no juice or pulp ripe fruits turn bright yellow to orange yellow

the Buddha's hand fruit is a symbol of happiness, longevity, and good fortune. It is also a traditional temple offering and a New Year's gift. fruit is very fragrant and is used predominantly in China and Japan for perfuming rooms and personal items such as clothing, fruit can also be eaten in desserts, savory dishes.

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Texture: Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Temperate Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Air layering
Flowering time: Seasonal bloomer
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 6.0-6.5 tolerant 4.5-8.5
Located in: Fruits garden

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