Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Citrus
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Warmer regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Meyer Lemon
Rotkohl
In French
Meyer Lemon
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Rutaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Meyer Lemon and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Red Cabbage
Care of Meyer Lemon and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.