Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Lemon
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
नींबू
Philadelphus
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Philadelphus
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Limão
Philadelphus
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Limon
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Genus
Citrus
Philadlephus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Lemon and Mock Orange
Season and care of Lemon and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Mock Orange Physical Information
Lemon and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Mock Orange are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Mock Orange
Care of Lemon and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.