A rare ornamental citrus variety admired for its beautiful variegated leaves with green and creamy white patterns. This grafted lemon tree adds a striking decorative look to gardens, balconies, and terraces while also producing unique striped lemons with refreshing citrus flavour.
Plant Characteristics
Plant Type: Variegated grafted lemon tree
Leaf Appearance: Green leaves with creamy white variegation and occasional pinkish young growth
Growth Habit: Small upright citrus tree with bushy branching
Foliage Type: Glossy aromatic variegated citrus leaves
Fruit Season (India): Usually fruits once or twice a year depending on climate
Taste
Produces aromatic sour lemons similar to regular lemons, ideal for juices, cooking, and beverages.
Climate Requirement
Ideal Temperature Range: 20–35°C
Sunlight Needs: Full sunlight for healthy growth and strong leaf variegation
Frost Tolerance: Not frost tolerant; prefers warm tropical to subtropical climate
Container Growing
Can be grown successfully in large containers, terrace gardens, or balconies
Container Size Recommendation: Minimum 18–24 inch wide container
Soil Type: Well-draining fertile soil (garden soil + compost + sand or cocopeat)
Water Requirement: Moderate watering; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering and avoid waterlogging.
