Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Shrub
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Tropical regions
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOTROPIS gigantea
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Crown flower
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Crown flower
Persian lime
In German
Crown Blume
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
fleur de la Couronne
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
flor de la corona
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
στέμμα λουλούδι
Persian lime
In Portuguese
coroa da flor
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
korona kwiatu
Persian lime
In Latin
flos florum
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crown Flower and Persian Lime
Season and care of Crown Flower and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Crown Flower and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown Flower is Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crown Flower and Persian Lime Physical Information
Crown Flower and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crown Flower and Persian Lime are as follows:
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crown Flower and Persian Lime
Care of Crown Flower and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown Flower 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 Crown Flower 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.
