Plant family
Citrus & rue family — Rutaceae
41 species across 7 genera in the Growli library
The citrus family brings lemons, limes, oranges and kumquats indoors and to the patio, alongside aromatic ornamentals like choisya (Mexican orange) and skimmia — nearly all with gland-dotted, fragrant leaves.
Browse citrus & rue family by genus
All citrus & rue family we cover
- Blood Orange Moro
- Buddha's Hand Citron
- Calamondin orange
- Choisya 'Sundance'
- Choisya 'White Dazzler'
- Choisya ternata
- Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
- Citron
- Clementine
- Clementine
- Curry Leaf Plant
- Eureka Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Kaffir Lime
- Key lime
- Kumquat
- Kumquat
- Kumquat Nagami
- Lemon tree
- Lemon Tree 'Eureka'
- Lemon Tree 'Meyer'
- Lime Tree
- Lisbon Lemon
- Mandarin orange
- Meiwa Kumquat
- Meyer lemon
- Navel orange
- Navel Orange Washington
- Persian lime
- Pomelo
- Rue
- Satsuma Mandarin
- Seville orange
- Seville Orange
- Skimmia japonica Kew White
- Skimmia japonica Rubella
- Skimmia Pabella
- Skimmia Temptation
- Sweet orange
- Szechuan Pepper
- Valencia orange
Citrus & rue family — frequently asked questions
Are citrus & rue family toxic to cats and dogs?
Most citrus & rue family are not pet-safe. Of the 41 citrus & rue family in the Growli library, 41 (100%) carry a toxic or mildly-toxic ASPCA classification and 0 are pet-safe. They are not uniformly safe, so always confirm the exact species on its pet-safety page before trusting it around cats or dogs.
How much light do citrus & rue family need?
Most citrus & rue family want plenty of direct sun — 36 of the 41 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.
Are citrus & rue family easy to care for?
Some citrus & rue family suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.
What is the Rutaceae family?
The Rutaceae family — the citrus & rue family — groups 41 species across 7 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Citrus, Skimmia, Choisya. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.