Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
South America
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
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
Decoration Purposes
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Lemon
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
नींबू
Gymnocalycium
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Gymnocalycium
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Limão
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Limon
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Citrus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Lemon and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Lemon and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Lemon and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Lemon and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Lemon and Gymnocalycium
Care of Lemon and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.