Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Iran
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Asafoetida
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
हींग
Shiraz Limoo
In German
asafoetida
Bearss Kalk
In French
Asafoetida
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Bearss cal
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Bearss cal
In Polish
Asafoetida
bearss wapna
In Latin
Asafoetida
bearss lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Asafoetida and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Bearss Lime. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Bearss Lime has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Asafoetida and Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Asafoetida and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Asafoetida and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Asafoetida and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Asafoetida and Bearss Lime
Care of Asafoetida and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.