Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Skin rash
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Persian lime
In German
Bärn-Gras
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
ours Herbe
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Persian lime
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
miś Trawa
Persian lime
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bear Grass and Persian Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Persian Lime. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Bear Grass and Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Persian Lime
Season and care of Bear Grass and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Persian Lime Physical Information
Bear Grass and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Persian Lime are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bear Grass and Persian Lime
Care of Bear Grass and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.