Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
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Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
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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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Lemon
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Stevia
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Stevia
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Stevia
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Stevia
In Portuguese
Limão
Stevia
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Stewia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon and Stevia
Season and care of Lemon and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Stevia Physical Information
Lemon and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Stevia are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Stevia
Care of Lemon and Stevia 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 Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.