Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
it is a type of daisy
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
मौसम्बी
In German
Livingstone Daisy
süße Limone
In French
Livingstone daisy
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
doce de limão
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Livingstone primula
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Aizoaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Livingstone Daisy and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Sweet Lime
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.