Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
  
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
  
Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-6
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
  
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
  
Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
  
Full Sun
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Ants, Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
  
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
  
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
  
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
  
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
VITIS rotundifolia
  
Citrus limetta
  
Common Name
Muscadine
  
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
In Hindi
Muscadine
  
मौसम्बी
  
In German
Muscadine
  
süße Limone
  
In French
Muscadine
  
Citrus limetta
  
In Spanish
Muscadine
  
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
In Greek
μοσχοστάφυλο
  
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
In Portuguese
Muscadine
  
doce de limão
  
In Polish
Muscadine
  
słodkie limonki
  
In Latin
Muscadine
  
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Vitaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Vitis
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Citroideae
  
Season and Care of Muscadine and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Muscadine and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Muscadine and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muscadine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Muscadine and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Muscadine and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Muscadine and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
Muscadine leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Muscadine and Sweet Lime
Care of Muscadine and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, 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 Muscadine 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.