Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Asia
Central America
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Prune after flowering, 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, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
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Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
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 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
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Lemon
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
नींबू
globe flower
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Trollblumen
In French
Citron or Citronnier
globe flower
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Trollius
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
globe flower
In Portuguese
Limão
Trollius
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Pełnik
In Latin
Limon
globe flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ranunculales
Family
Rutaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon and Globe Flower
Season and care of Lemon and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Lemon and Globe Flower Physical Information
Lemon and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Globe Flower are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Globe Flower
Care of Lemon and Globe Flower 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 Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.