Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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
Not Available
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
Whole plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Loropetalum
मौसम्बी
In German
Loropetalum
süße Limone
In French
Loropetalum
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Loropetalum
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Loropetalum
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
doce de limão
In Polish
Loropetalum
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Loropetalum
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Loropetalum Chinese and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Sweet Lime
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.