Meyer Lemon

Elephant Bush

About Meyer Lemon and Elephant Bush

Meyer Lemon

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Succulent

Origin

Southern Africa

Types

Citrus

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

430

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Habitat

Warmer regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Lemon yellow

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Acidic, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used to make juice

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus Meyeri

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Meyer Lemon

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Meyer Lemon

Elephant Bush

In German

Meyer Lemon

Elephant Bush

In French

Meyer Lemon

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Meyer Lemon

elefante Bush

In Greek

Meyer Lemon

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Meyer Lemon

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Meyer Lemon

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Meyer Lemon

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

Family

Rutaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Citrus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Meyer Lemon and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Elephant Bush

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

Meyer Lemon and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Meyer Lemon and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Meyer Lemon and Elephant Bush

Care of Meyer Lemon and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.