Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Citrus
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Warmer regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
चकोतरा
In German
Meyer Lemon
Grapefruit
In French
Meyer Lemon
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Pomelo
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Toranja
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit
Care of Meyer Lemon and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.