Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Asia
Types
-
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
CITRUS limon
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Lemon
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
नींबू
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
mandrake américain
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Limão
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Mayapple and Lemon
Season and care of Mayapple and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Mayapple and Lemon Physical Information
Mayapple and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Lemon are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Mayapple and Lemon
Care of Mayapple and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.