Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
-
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
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
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
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Lemon
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Dudleya
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Dudleya
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
dudleya
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Limão
Dudleya
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Rutaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon and Dudleya
Season and care of Lemon and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Lemon and Dudleya Physical Information
Lemon and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Dudleya are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Lemon and Dudleya
Care of Lemon and Dudleya 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 Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.