Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Rich
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Nutrients
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Cardon
süße Limone
In French
Cardon
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Cardon
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Cardon
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Cardon
doce de limão
In Polish
Cardon
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Cardon
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Citroideae
Properties of Cardon and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Sweet Lime. Cardon has thorns and Sweet Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Sweet Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Cardon and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Sweet Lime season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Cardon and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Cardon and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Cardon and Sweet Lime
Care of Cardon and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.
