Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS hystrix
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
काफ़िर लाइम
Tabernaemontana
In German
Kaffernlimette
Tabernaemontana
In French
combava
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
cafre
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Καφρός Lime
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Kaffir Lime
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
kaffir wapno
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Cafres Lime
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Rutaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Citrus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Kaffir Lime and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Kaffir Lime and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Kaffir Lime and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Kaffir Lime and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Kaffir Lime and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kaffir Lime and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kaffir Lime and Crape Jasmine
Care of Kaffir Lime and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.