Lemon
Citrus × limon · Citruses · Rue family
Also known as: Lemon Tree
Medium100–300cmNot pet-safeEdible
Lemon care at a glance
Lemon (Citrus × limon) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Lemon
Possible pests on Lemon include Scale insects, Spider mites, Mealybugs and Aphids. A possible disease is Sooty mould. Lemon is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Medium
Disease
- Sooty mould Low
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Lemon
- Which pests affect Lemon?
- Possible pests on Lemon include Scale insects, Spider mites, Mealybugs and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Lemon?
- A possible disease is Sooty mould.
- Is Lemon toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lemon is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lemon need?
- Lemon has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Lemon need?
- Lemon prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Lemon frost-hardy?
- Lemon is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.
- Can you eat Lemon?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.