Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Lace Fern
मौसम्बी
In German
Feder-Spargel
süße Limone
In French
Lace Fern
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Lace Fern
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
doce de limão
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Lace Fern
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Lace Fern and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Lace Fern and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Lace Fern and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Lace Fern and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Lace Fern and Sweet Lime
Care of Lace Fern and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Lace Fern 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.