Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Japan
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
sasanqua
In German
Bearss Kalk
sasanqua
In French
Bearss chaux
sasanqua
In Spanish
Bearss cal
sasanqua
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
Sasankya
In Polish
bearss wapna
Sasankya
In Latin
bearss lime
Sasankya
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Sasanqua
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearss Lime and Sasanqua Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Sasanqua are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Sasanqua
Care of Bearss Lime and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.