Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Habitat
Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Orange
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
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
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
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
DURANTA
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Duranta
In German
Meyer Lemon
Duranta
In French
Meyer Lemon
Duranta
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Duranta
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Duranta
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Duranta
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Duranta
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Duranta
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Duranta Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Duranta are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Duranta
Care of Meyer Lemon and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.