Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Dermititis
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
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
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, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
मौसम्बी
In German
Margerite
süße Limone
In French
Grande marguerite
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
doce de limão
In Polish
piwonie
słodkie limonki
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Heliantheae
Citreae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Oxeye Daisy and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Sweet Lime
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy 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.