Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
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Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Humid climates
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
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
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Rhizomes
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
Leaves used for wrapping food
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Lemon
Homalomena
In Hindi
नींबू
Homalomena
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Homalomena
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Homalomena
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Homalomena
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Limão
homalomena
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Homalomena
In Latin
Limon
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lemon and Homalomena
Season and care of Lemon and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Homalomena Physical Information
Lemon and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Homalomena are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Homalomena
Care of Lemon and Homalomena 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 Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.