Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Types
Citrus
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
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
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Gomphrena
In German
Meyer Lemon
Gomphrena
In French
Meyer Lemon
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Gomphrena
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Gomphrena
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Gomphrena
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Gomphrena
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Gomphrena Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Gomphrena are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Gomphrena
Care of Meyer Lemon and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena pruning is done 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.