Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Asia
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Lemon
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
नींबू
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
biznaga
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Limão
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Trachyspermum
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Lemon
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bishop's Weed and Lemon Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Lemon are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Lemon
Care of Bishop's Weed and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.