Meyer Lemon

Strawflower

About Meyer Lemon and Strawflower

Meyer Lemon

Strawflower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Fruit

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Australia

Types

Citrus

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

450

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Habitat

Warmer regions

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12 - 3

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loam, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Acidic, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients

anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used to make juice

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus Meyeri

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

Meyer Lemon

Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

Meyer Lemon

strawflower

In German

Meyer Lemon

Strohblume

In French

Meyer Lemon

strawflower

In Spanish

Meyer Lemon

strawflower

In Greek

Meyer Lemon

strawflower

In Portuguese

Meyer Lemon

strawflower

In Polish

Meyer Lemon

strawflower

In Latin

Meyer Lemon

strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Asterales

Family

Rutaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Citrus

Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Meyer Lemon and Strawflower

Wondering what are the properties of Meyer Lemon and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About Meyer Lemon and Strawflower. Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns and Strawflower doesn't have thorns. Also Meyer Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Meyer Lemon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Nausea and Strawflower has allergic reactions like Acidic and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meyer Lemon and Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Strawflower

Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.

Meyer Lemon and Strawflower Physical Information

Meyer Lemon and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Strawflower are as follows:

Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Meyer Lemon and Strawflower

Care of Meyer Lemon and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.