Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin wounds
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Corms used as a vegetable
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Bulbine
Persian lime
In German
Bulbine
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Bulbine
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Bulbine
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Bulbine
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Bulbine
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Bulbine
Persian lime
In Latin
Bulbine
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Bulbine Wolf
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bulbine and Persian Lime
Season and care of Bulbine and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbine and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bulbine is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bulbine and Persian Lime Physical Information
Bulbine and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbine and Persian Lime are as follows:
Bulbine flower color: Yellow and Orange
Bulbine leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bulbine and Persian Lime
Care of Bulbine and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bulbine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bulbine 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.