Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Citrus
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Tomatillos
In German
Meyer Lemon
Tomatillos
In French
Meyer Lemon
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Tomatillos
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Tomatillos
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Tomatillos
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Tomatillo
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Tomatillo Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Tomatillo are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Tomatillo
Care of Meyer Lemon and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.