Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
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 / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Jostaberry
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Jostaberry
मौसम्बी
In German
Jostaberry
süße Limone
In French
casseille
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Jostaberry
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Jostaberry
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
doce de limão
In Polish
Jostaberry
słodkie limonki
In Latin
OLIVE
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Jostaberry and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Jostaberry and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Jostaberry and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Jostaberry and Sweet Lime
Care of Jostaberry and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Jostaberry 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.