Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Not Available
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
मौसम्बी
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
süße Limone
In French
Badamier
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
doce de limão
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
słodkie limonki
In Latin
inti almont
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Combretaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Indian Almond and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Sweet Lime season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Indian Almond and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Indian Almond and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Almond and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Almond and Sweet Lime
Care of Indian Almond and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.