Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS hystrix
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
काफ़िर लाइम
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Kaffernlimette
Kraut Robert
In French
combava
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
cafre
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Καφρός Lime
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Kaffir Lime
erva robert
In Polish
kaffir wapno
herb robert
In Latin
Cafres Lime
Robertus herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Rutaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kaffir Lime and Herb Robert
Season and care of Kaffir Lime and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Kaffir Lime and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaffir Lime and Herb Robert Physical Information
Kaffir Lime and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kaffir Lime and Herb Robert are as follows:
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kaffir Lime and Herb Robert
Care of Kaffir Lime and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.