What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Fruit
Origin
India, Melanesia
Asia
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
400
20
50
99+
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
910.00 cm
99+
120.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
460.00 cm
99+
150.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval
Thorns
No
Yes
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
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
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
Yes
Yes
Edible Fruit
Yes
Yes
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
No
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
No
No
Showy Bark
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Yes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Mango
Lemon
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
नींबू
In German
Mango Baum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Manguier
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Mango Tree
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Limão
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Mango ligno
Limon
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Citrus
Clade
Not Available
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
50
99+
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