Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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, Do Not 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, 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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Jam
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Lemon
Sea Grape
In Hindi
नींबू
सागर अंगूर
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Sea Grape
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Sea Grape
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Limão
Sea Grape
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Sea Grape
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Lemon and Sea Grape
Season and care of Lemon and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Sea Grape Physical Information
Lemon and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Sea Grape are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Sea Grape
Care of Lemon and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.