Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
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Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Loam, 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
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, 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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
Common Name
Lemon
Lavatera
In Hindi
नींबू
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Malve
In French
Citron or Citronnier
mauve
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
malva
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
μολόχα
In Portuguese
Limão
malva
In Polish
Cytrynowy
malwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon and Lavatera
Season and care of Lemon and Lavatera is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Lavatera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavatera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Lavatera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavatera is Neutral.
Lemon and Lavatera Physical Information
Lemon and Lavatera physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Lavatera are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
- Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemon and Lavatera
Care of Lemon and Lavatera 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 Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.