Meyer Lemon

China Doll

About Meyer Lemon and China Doll

Meyer Lemon

China Doll

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Citrus

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

417

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Habitat

Warmer regions

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm490.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Allergy

Acidic, Nausea

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used to make juice

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus Meyeri

RADERMACHERA sinica

Common Name

Meyer Lemon

China Doll

In Hindi

Meyer Lemon

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

In German

Meyer Lemon

Zimmeresche

In French

Meyer Lemon

china doll

In Spanish

Meyer Lemon

china doll

In Greek

Meyer Lemon

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

In Portuguese

Meyer Lemon

china árvore boneca

In Polish

Meyer Lemon

China Doll drzewo

In Latin

Meyer Lemon

Sinis pupa ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Lamiales

Family

Rutaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Citrus

Radermachera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

317

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Properties of Meyer Lemon and China Doll

Wondering what are the properties of Meyer Lemon and China Doll? We provide you with everything About Meyer Lemon and China Doll. Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns and China Doll doesn't have thorns. Also Meyer Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Meyer Lemon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Nausea and China Doll 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 China Doll and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and China Doll

Season and care of Meyer Lemon and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.

Meyer Lemon and China Doll Physical Information

Meyer Lemon and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and China Doll are as follows:

Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Meyer Lemon and China Doll

Care of Meyer Lemon and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.