Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia
Types
Not Available
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Loamy soils, Well Drained
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green, Dark Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Bedding, Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Micropropagation, Offsets, Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Tulip Viruses
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nasal irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TULIPA 'Apricot Parrot'
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Apricot Parrot Tulip, Parrot Tulip
Lemon
In Hindi
Parrot Tulip
नींबू
In German
Papageientulpe
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Parrot Tulip
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Parrot Tulip
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
παπαγάλος τουλίπα
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Parrot Tulip
Limão
In Polish
tulipany papuzie
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Parrot tulip
Limon
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Triumph
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Parrot Tulip and Lemon
Season and care of Parrot Tulip and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot Tulip and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot Tulip season is Spring and Lemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Parrot Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot Tulip is Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Parrot Tulip and Lemon Physical Information
Parrot Tulip and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot Tulip height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot Tulip and Lemon are as follows:
Parrot Tulip flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink, Peach, Light Green and Dark Salmon
Parrot Tulip leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Parrot Tulip and Lemon
Care of Parrot Tulip and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot Tulip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Parrot Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.