Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Citrus
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs small amount of water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
सुई ताड़
In German
Meyer Lemon
Nadel -Palme
In French
Meyer Lemon
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
palmera aguja
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
palmeira agulha
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Igła palma
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
acus palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Needle Palm
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Needle Palm Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Needle Palm are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Needle Palm
Care of Meyer Lemon and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.