Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, 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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
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
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
CITRUS
In Hindi
नींबू
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Citrus
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Citrus
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Citrus
In Portuguese
Limão
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Cytrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon and Citrus
Season and care of Lemon and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Citrus Physical Information
Lemon and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Citrus are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Citrus
Care of Lemon and Citrus 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 Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.