Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
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Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-5
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
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
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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Lemon
Red Clover
In Hindi
नींबू
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Rotklee
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Trébol rojo
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Limão
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Limon
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon and Red Clover
Season and care of Lemon and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Lemon and Red Clover Physical Information
Lemon and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Red Clover are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Red Clover
Care of Lemon and Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.