Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Fruit
Origin
California, Caribbean, Mexico
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Variety of colors
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double, Semi-Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Rash
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa californica
Citrus limetta
Common Name
California wildrose, California rose
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
मौसम्बी
In German
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
süße Limone
In French
Le rosier de Californie
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Rosa californica
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
California aumentou
doce de limão
In Polish
California róży
słodkie limonki
In Latin
California resurrexit
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of California Rose and Sweet Lime
Season and care of California Rose and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about California Rose and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for California Rose is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
California Rose and Sweet Lime Physical Information
California Rose and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of California Rose and Sweet Lime are as follows:
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of California Rose and Sweet Lime
Care of California Rose and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer California Rose 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.