Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
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
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, 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
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM nocturnum
Citrus limetta
Common Name
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Nachtjasmin
süße Limone
In French
jasmin de nuit
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
dama de noche
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
νύχτα γιασεμιά
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
jasmim-da-noite
doce de limão
In Polish
noc kwitnący jaśmin
słodkie limonki
In Latin
nox Aenean virent
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Night Blooming Jasmine and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Night Blooming Jasmine and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Night Blooming Jasmine and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Night Blooming Jasmine and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Sweet Lime
Care of Night Blooming Jasmine and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Night Blooming Jasmine 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.