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About Lemon and Dog Rose


About Dog Rose and Lemon


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Fruit   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Asia   
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia   

Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
50   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions   
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12   
Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
200.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Pinnate   

Thorns
Yes   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails   
Birds, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt   
Drought, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Birds, Small mammals   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough   
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden   
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation   
Good for skin, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation   
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   
Flowers, Rose Hip   

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   
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

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   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CITRUS limon   
Rosa canina   

Common Name
Lemon   
Dog Rose   

In Hindi
नींबू   
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब   

In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone   
Heckenrose   

In French
Citron or Citronnier   
Dog Rose   

In Spanish
Limón or Limonero   
Perro se levantó   

In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]   
Dog Rose   

In Portuguese
Limão   
Dog Rose   

In Polish
Cytrynowy   
Dzika róża   

In Latin
Limon   
cynorrhodon   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Rosales   

Family
Rutaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Citrus   
Rosa   

Clade
Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
50   
99+
30   
99+

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Properties of Lemon and Dog Rose

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon and Dog Rose? We provide you with everything About Lemon and Dog Rose. Lemon has thorns and Dog Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat and Whooping Cough and Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemon and Dog Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon and Dog Rose

Season and care of Lemon and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.

Lemon and Dog Rose Physical Information

Lemon and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Dog Rose are as follows:

Care of Lemon and Dog Rose

Care of Lemon and Dog Rose 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 Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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