Coriander

Lemon

About Coriander and Lemon

Coriander

Lemon

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Fruit

Origin

Eastern Europe, Mediterranean

Asia

Types

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

Number of Varieties

350

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Habitat

Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods

Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-12

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, 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

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

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

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium

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

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot

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

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost

Drought, Drought and Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes

Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads

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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CORIANDRUM sativum

CITRUS limon

Common Name

Cilantro, Coriander

Lemon

In Hindi

धनिया

नींबू

In German

Koriander

Citrone or Limone or Zitrone

In French

Coriandre

Citron or Citronnier

In Spanish

Cilantro

Limón or Limonero

In Greek

Κολίανδρο

Λεμόνι [Lemóni]

In Portuguese

Coentro

Limão

In Polish

Kolendra

Cytrynowy

In Latin

coriandrum

Limon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Sapindales

Family

Apiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Coriandrum

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Rosids

Tribe

Coriandreae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

350

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Properties of Coriander and Lemon

Wondering what are the properties of Coriander and Lemon? We provide you with everything About Coriander and Lemon. Coriander doesn't have thorns and Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Coriander does not have fragrant flowers. Coriander has allergic reactions like Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes and Watery eyes and Lemon has allergic reactions like Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes and Watery eyes. 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 Coriander and Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coriander and Lemon

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

Coriander and Lemon Physical Information

Coriander and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Lemon are as follows:

Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green

Care of Coriander and Lemon

Care of Coriander and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots 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 Coriander 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.