Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Asia
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Leaves, Root
  
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
  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Lemon
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
नींबू
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
Citron or Citronnier
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
Limão
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
Cytrynowy
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Limon
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Season and Care of Lemon and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Lemon and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Lemon and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Lemon and Devils Backbone
Care of Lemon and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.