Persian Lime

Applemint

About Persian Lime and Applemint

Persian Lime

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Herbs

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Southern Europe

Types

Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime

Number of Varieties

102

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm soil, Warmer regions

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm980.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm2.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Skin rash

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Cleanser, Repellent

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS latifolia

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Persian Lime

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

Persian lime

Applemint Tree

In German

Gewöhnliche Limette

Applemint Baum

In French

Citrus × latifolia

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

Citrus latifolia

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

Persian lime

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Citrus × latifolia

Árvore applemint

In Polish

Persian lime

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

Persian lime

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Lamiales

Family

Rutaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Citrus

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

452

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Lime and Applemint

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Lime and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Persian Lime and Applemint. Persian Lime doesn't have thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Applemint has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Persian Lime and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Lime and Applemint

Season and care of Persian Lime and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.

Persian Lime and Applemint Physical Information

Persian Lime and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Applemint are as follows:

Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Persian Lime and Applemint

Care of Persian Lime and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.