Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Citrus
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Warmer regions
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark 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
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced 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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra
In German
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra
In French
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rutaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Crossandra
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Crossandra Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Crossandra are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Crossandra
Care of Meyer Lemon and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.