Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS hystrix
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In Hindi
काफ़िर लाइम
पीला कनेर
In German
Kaffernlimette
Gelbe Oleander
In French
combava
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
cafre
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
Καφρός Lime
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Kaffir Lime
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
kaffir wapno
żółta Oleander
In Latin
Cafres Lime
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Rutaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kaffir Lime and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Kaffir Lime and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Kaffir Lime and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaffir Lime and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Kaffir Lime and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kaffir Lime and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Kaffir Lime and Yellow Oleander
Care of Kaffir Lime and Yellow Oleander 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 Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Kaffir Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.