Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
-
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Dental erosion
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
Mizuna
In German
Bearss Kalk
Mizuna
In French
Bearss chaux
Mizuna
In Spanish
Bearss cal
Mizuna
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
Mizuna
In Polish
bearss wapna
Mizuna
In Latin
bearss lime
Mizuna
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Rutaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Mizuna
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Bearss Lime and Mizuna Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Mizuna are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Mizuna
Care of Bearss Lime and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.