Lemon
Citrus × limon
Also known as: Bitter Orange
Elena Chochkova
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rutaceae
- Genus:
- Citrus
- Species:
- Citrus × limon
- USDA Symbol:
- CILI5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella), Omnivorous Leafroller (Platynota stultana), orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia citrana), Southern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania), Tallula sp., Variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia), Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to subtropical regions with fertile soils
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; keep warm and moist.