Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
candlenut पेड़
In German
Meyer Lemon
Candlenut Baum
In French
Meyer Lemon
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Candlenut
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Candlenut Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Candlenut are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Meyer Lemon and Candlenut
Care of Meyer Lemon and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.