Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
Asia
Types
Heliotropium
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
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
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Lemon
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
नींबू
In German
Heliotrop
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
héliotrope
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
heliotropo
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Limão
In Polish
heliotrop
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Heliotrope
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Heliotropium
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
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Season and Care of Heliotrope and Lemon
Season and care of Heliotrope and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Heliotrope and Lemon Physical Information
Heliotrope and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Lemon are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Heliotrope and Lemon
Care of Heliotrope and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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.