Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
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
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Lemon
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Teufelszunge
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Konjac
In Portuguese
Limão
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Cytrynowy
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Genus
Citrus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lemon and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Lemon and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Lemon and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Devil's Tongue
Care of Lemon and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.