Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Persian Lime
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Persian lime
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Citrus × latifolia
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Persian lime
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Persian lime
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Persian lime
Bilwa
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Bael
Season and care of Persian Lime and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Persian Lime and Bael Physical Information
Persian Lime and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Bael are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Persian Lime and Bael
Care of Persian Lime and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.