Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
Citrus limetta
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
मौसम्बी
In German
Buckeye Putzer
süße Limone
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
doce de limão
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
słodkie limonki
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sweet Lime
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.