Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Citrus
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Warmer regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Babaco
In German
Meyer Lemon
Babaco
In French
Meyer Lemon
Babaco
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Babaco
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Babaco
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Babaco
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Babaco
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Rutaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Citrus
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Properties of Meyer Lemon and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Meyer Lemon and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Meyer Lemon and Babaco. Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns and Babaco doesn't have thorns. Also Meyer Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Meyer Lemon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Nausea and Babaco has allergic reactions like Acidic and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meyer Lemon and Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Babaco
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Babaco Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Babaco are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Babaco
Care of Meyer Lemon and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.