Botanical Name: Common Names:
Citrus limon Lemonicious Lemon, Dwarf Meyer Lemon,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Shrubs, Trees Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Citrus Lemonicious is a compact growing small tree, bearing very juicy and versatile home grown fruit. In a large pot, Citrus Lemonicious reaches around 1.5m x 1m, creating the ultimate decorative pot for your outdoor living area. An application of citrus fertiliser early autumn and spring would be beneficial. Lemonicious is perfect for all types of gardens, pots, and containers, making it an easy to grow, and easy to maintain plant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Fruit Fly, Mealy Bugs, Scale, Sooty Mould, Thrips
Cultural Notes: Citrus Lemonicious, once established, will bloom with masses of scented white flowers followed by delicious, full sized fruit. The fruit is perfect for cooking, cocktails, fish ‘n’ chips, and that certain Mexican beer on hot, summery days! An application of citrus fertiliser early autumn and spring would be beneficial. Tolerates humidity. Information and images courtesy of Touch of Class Plants.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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