Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Asia
Types
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Desert, Lower slopes
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods
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, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION texanum
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Common sotol, Bear Grass, Common Sotol, Desert Spoon
Lemon
In German
Dasylirion texanum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
sotol
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
sotol
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
sotol
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
sotol
Limão
In Polish
sotol
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Season and Care of Sotol and Lemon
Season and care of Sotol and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Sotol and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sotol season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sotol is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sotol is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Sotol and Lemon Physical Information
Sotol and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Sotol height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sotol and Lemon are as follows:
Sotol flower color: Yellow
Sotol leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Sotol and Lemon
Care of Sotol and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sotol 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 Sotol 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.