Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Asia
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 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
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
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
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Lemon
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
नींबू
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Bassia scoparia
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Limão
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Limon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kochia and Lemon
Season and care of Kochia and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Lemon season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Kochia and Lemon Physical Information
Kochia and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Lemon are as follows:
Kochia flower color: Not Available
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Kochia and Lemon
Care of Kochia and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches 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 Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.