Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Types
Citrus
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
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
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Asteroideae
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.
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.