Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Asia
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Myrmecophila
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
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, 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
Unknown
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
Lemon
In Hindi
schomburgkia
नींबू
In German
schomburgkia
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
schomburgkia
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
schomburgkia
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
schomburgkia
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
Limão
In Polish
schomburgkia
Cytrynowy
In Latin
schomburgkia
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Citrus
Clade
Not Available
Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Lemon
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Schomburgkia and Lemon Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Lemon are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Lemon
Care of Schomburgkia and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia 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 Schomburgkia 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.