Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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 for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Lemon
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Chorisia
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Chorisia
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Chorisia
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Chorisia
In Portuguese
Limão
Chorisia
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Chorisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon and Chorisia
Season and care of Lemon and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Chorisia Physical Information
Lemon and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Chorisia are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemon and Chorisia
Care of Lemon and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.