Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Citrus
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Meyer Lemon
Bartn
In French
Meyer Lemon
sweet william
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
william doce
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
słodki William
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Sweet William
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Sweet William Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Sweet William are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Sweet William
Care of Meyer Lemon and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.