Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Asia
Types
-
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Corydalis
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
Lemon
In German
Capnoides
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
capnoides
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Capnoides
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Capnoides
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Capnoides
Limão
In Polish
Capnoides
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Sapindales
Family
Fumariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Capnoides and Lemon
Season and care of Capnoides and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Capnoides and Lemon Physical Information
Capnoides and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Lemon are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Capnoides and Lemon
Care of Capnoides and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves 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 Capnoides 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.