Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Persian Lime
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Persian lime
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
biznaga
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Persian lime
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Persian lime
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Trachyspermum
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. 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 Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime
Care of Bishop's Weed and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed 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.