Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Asia
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
-
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-12
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
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
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
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.