Here’s a detailed description of the Lemon Plant:

🍋 Lemon Plant Description

Common Name: Lemon
Botanical Name: Citrus limon
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Asia (most likely India or China)

🌿 Plant Overview

The lemon plant is a small evergreen tree or shrub known for its bright yellow, acidic fruits and aromatic foliage. It’s widely grown for its culinary, medicinal, and ornamental value.

🌱 Foliage

Leaves are glossy, dark green, and elliptical to oblong in shape.

Aromatic when crushed, containing essential oils.

New growth often has a reddish tint.

🌸 Flowers

Fragrant and white with a slight purplish tinge on the underside.

Bloom singly or in small clusters.

Flowers are hermaphroditic (contain both male and female parts).

🍋 Fruit

The fruit is a yellow, oval to round berry with a thick, textured rind.

Contains acidic juice rich in vitamin C.

Segmented flesh, usually seedless or with a few seeds depending on the variety.

Ripens in 6–9 months after flowering.

🌞 Growth & Care

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (at least 6–8 hours/day).

Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Watering: Regular watering; soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Climate: Best suited for tropical and subtropical climates.

Size: Typically grows 3–6 meters (10–20 feet) tall, but can be pruned and maintained smaller.

Container Friendly: Yes, especially dwarf varieties.

🌿 Uses

Culinary: Widely used in drinks, dressings, marinades, desserts, and cooking.

Medicinal: Used in traditional remedies for sore throat, digestion, and skin care.

Aromatic: Leaves and fruit have a pleasant scent.

Ornamental: Attractive in home gardens due to its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and bright fruit.

🔧 Care Tips

Fertilize regularly with citrus-specific fertilizer.

Protect from frost in cooler climates (use mulch or move indoors).

Prune to shape and remove dead or crossing branches.

Watch for pests like aphids, scale insects, and citrus leaf miner.