Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
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
Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Edible dye, Used As Food, 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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MIRABILIS jalapa
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
mirabilis jalapa
मौसम्बी
In German
mirabilis jalapa
süße Limone
In French
mirabilis jalapa
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
mirabilis jalapa
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
mirabilis jalapa
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
mirabilis jalapa
doce de limão
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
słodkie limonki
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Nyctagineae
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marvel of Peru and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Marvel of Peru and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Marvel of Peru and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marvel of Peru season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marvel of Peru is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Marvel of Peru is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Marvel of Peru and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Marvel of Peru and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Marvel of Peru 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 Marvel of Peru and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Marvel of Peru and Sweet Lime
Care of Marvel of Peru and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marvel of Peru 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 Marvel of Peru 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.