Cleistocactus

Lemon

About Cleistocactus and Lemon

Cleistocactus

Lemon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus

Fruit

Origin

Central America, South America, Brazil

Asia

Types

cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron

Number of Varieties

1550

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Habitat

Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-159-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Orange, Salmon

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Reduce watering in winter

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Drought and Salt

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Florist trade and landscaping, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CLEISTOCACTUS

CITRUS limon

Common Name

Cleistocactus

Lemon

In Hindi

Cleistocactus

नींबू

In German

Cleistocactus

Citrone or Limone or Zitrone

In French

Cleistocactus

Citron or Citronnier

In Spanish

Cleistocactus

Limón or Limonero

In Greek

Cleistocactus

Λεμόνι [Lemóni]

In Portuguese

Cleistocactus

Limão

In Polish

Kleistokaktus

Cytrynowy

In Latin

Cleistocactus

Limon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Cactaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cleistocactus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Rosids

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

5050

1 27800

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Properties of Cleistocactus and Lemon

Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus and Lemon? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus and Lemon. Cleistocactus has thorns and Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like and Lemon has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cleistocactus and Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Lemon

Season and care of Cleistocactus and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.

Cleistocactus and Lemon Physical Information

Cleistocactus and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Lemon are as follows:

Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green

Care of Cleistocactus and Lemon

Care of Cleistocactus and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Cleistocactus 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.