Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Woodlands
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Persian lime
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Persian lime
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Persian lime
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kukui and Persian Lime
Season and care of Kukui and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Persian Lime Physical Information
Kukui and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Persian Lime are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Persian Lime
Care of Kukui and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.