Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
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In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
Twinleaf
In German
Bearss Kalk
Twinleaf
In French
Bearss chaux
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Bearss cal
Twinleaf
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
Twinleaf
In Polish
bearss wapna
Twinleaf
In Latin
bearss lime
Twinleaf
Order
Sapindales
Ranunculales
Family
Rutaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Bearss Lime and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Bearss Lime and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Bearss Lime and Twinleaf. Bearss Lime has thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Bearss Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Bearss Lime has allergic reactions like Dental erosion and Twinleaf has allergic reactions like Dental erosion. 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 Bearss Lime and Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Twinleaf
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearss Lime and Twinleaf Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Twinleaf are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Twinleaf
Care of Bearss Lime and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.