Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Not Available
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
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
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, 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
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
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
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Lemon
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
नींबू
पवित्र कमल
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
loto sagrado
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Limão
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Limon
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Proteales
Family
Rutaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Lemon and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Lemon and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Lemon and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Lemon and Sacred Lotus
Care of Lemon and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.