Citrus medica
Family: Rutaceae
Common name: BUDDHA'S HAND
Synonyms: Citrus buddha hand, Citrus medica sarcodatylis, Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Native to: Pacific Island, Southeast Asia
Sentiment: blessings of buddha
Plant
Type: tree
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 16.4 feet
Max width: 16.4 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Edible: fruit
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f, zone 12 above +40 f
Temp. range: +20 to above +40 °F
Water: moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
