Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Asia
Types
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
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
Clay, 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
Not Available
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia
Lemon
In Hindi
Partridge Pea
नींबू
In German
Partridge Pea
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Partridge Pea
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Partridge Pea
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Partridge Pea
Limão
In Polish
Partridge Pea
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Partridge Pea
Limon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Chamaecrista
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Cassieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Lemon
Season and care of Partridge Pea and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Partridge Pea and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Partridge Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Partridge Pea is Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Partridge Pea and Lemon Physical Information
Partridge Pea and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Lemon are as follows:
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Partridge Pea and Lemon
Care of Partridge Pea and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea 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.