Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Not Available
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
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
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
Myristica fragrans
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Muskatnuss
In French
Citron or Citronnier
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
nuez moscada
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Limão
noz-moscada
In Polish
Cytrynowy
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Lemon and Nutmeg
Season and care of Lemon and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Nutmeg Physical Information
Lemon and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Nutmeg
Care of Lemon and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.