Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Citrus
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Warmer regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Sakaki
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Sakaki
In German
Meyer Lemon
Sperrstrauch
In French
Meyer Lemon
Sakaki
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Sakaki
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Sakaki
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Sakaki
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Sakaki
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Sakaki Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Sakaki are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Meyer Lemon and Sakaki
Care of Meyer Lemon and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.