Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Green, Chocolate
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
QUICKSTICK
In German
Meyer Lemon
QUICKSTICK
In French
Meyer Lemon
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
QuickStick
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Quickstick
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Quickstick Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Quickstick are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Quickstick
Care of Meyer Lemon and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.