Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Cactus
  
Origin
Asia
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
  
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
  
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
  
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Red, Red orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
  
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
  
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
  
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Branch, Latex, Root
  
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 firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
  
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
  
Common Name
Lemon
  
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
  
In Hindi
नींबू
  
Sher-kandvel
  
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
  
Bleistiftstrauch
  
In French
Citron or Citronnier
  
Aveloz
  
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
  
Pencil Plant
  
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
  
Aveloz
  
In Portuguese
Limão
  
avelós
  
In Polish
Cytrynowy
  
Aveloz
  
In Latin
Limon
  
Aveloz
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Euphorbiales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lemon and Pencil Plant
Season and care of Lemon and Pencil Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Pencil Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Pencil Plant Physical Information
Lemon and Pencil Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Pencil Plant are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Pencil Plant
Care of Lemon and Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant pruning is done 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 Pencil Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.