Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
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Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Buds, 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
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Lemon
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
नींबू
taraw palm
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Taraw palme
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Taraw palma
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Limão
Taraw palma
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Limon
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lemon and Serdang
Season and care of Lemon and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Serdang Physical Information
Lemon and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Serdang are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Serdang
Care of Lemon and Serdang 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 Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.