Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
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Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Citrus
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Meyer Lemon
Kraut Robert
In French
Meyer Lemon
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
erva robert
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
herb robert
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Rutaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Herb Robert
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Herb Robert Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Herb Robert are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Herb Robert
Care of Meyer Lemon and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.