Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Siberian Iris
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
मौसम्बी
In German
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
süße Limone
In French
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
doce de limão
In Polish
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
dulcis ad cinerem
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Caesar Siberian Iris and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer and Sweet Lime season is Summer. The type of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Caesar Siberian Iris and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Caesar Siberian Iris and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sweet Lime
Care of Caesar Siberian Iris and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Caesar Siberian Iris 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.