Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Skin rash
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Persian Lime
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Persian lime
चुकंदर
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Rübe
In French
Citrus × latifolia
betterave
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
remolacha
In Greek
Persian lime
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
beterraba
In Polish
Persian lime
buraczany
In Latin
Persian lime
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Rutaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Persian Lime and Beet
Season and care of Persian Lime and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Persian Lime and Beet Physical Information
Persian Lime and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Beet are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Persian Lime and Beet
Care of Persian Lime and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.