Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Animal Feed
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Persian Lime
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Persian lime
Bear Grass
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Bärn-Gras
In French
Citrus × latifolia
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Persian lime
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
bear Grass
In Polish
Persian lime
miś Trawa
In Latin
Persian lime
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Citrus
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Bear Grass
Season and care of Persian Lime and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Bear Grass Physical Information
Persian Lime and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Bear Grass are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Persian Lime and Bear Grass
Care of Persian Lime and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass pruning is done 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.