Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Habitat
Warmer regions
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
tail flower
In German
Meyer Lemon
Schwanz Blume
In French
Meyer Lemon
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
tail flower
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Tailflower
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Tail Flower
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Tail Flower Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Tail Flower are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Tail Flower
Care of Meyer Lemon and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.