Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
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
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Gasteria
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Gasteria
मौसम्बी
In German
Gasteria
süße Limone
In French
Gasteria
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Gasteria
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Gasteria
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Gasteria
doce de limão
In Polish
Gasteria
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Gasteria
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Gasteria and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Sweet Lime season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Gasteria and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Gasteria and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria 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 Gasteria and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Gasteria and Sweet Lime
Care of Gasteria and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.