Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Depression on prairies, Moist Ditches
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
White bugs
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
CALIBRACHOA
Common Name
Persian Lime
Calibrachoa, Million Bells
In Hindi
Persian lime
Calibrachoa
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Calibrachoa
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Calibrachoa
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Calibrachoa
In Greek
Persian lime
Calibrachoa
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Calibrachoa
In Polish
Persian lime
Calibrachoa
In Latin
Persian lime
Calibrachoa
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Calibrachoa
Season and care of Persian Lime and Calibrachoa is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Calibrachoa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calibrachoa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calibrachoa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calibrachoa is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and Calibrachoa Physical Information
Persian Lime and Calibrachoa physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Calibrachoa height is 102.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Calibrachoa are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Calibrachoa flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Calibrachoa leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Persian Lime and Calibrachoa
Care of Persian Lime and Calibrachoa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calibrachoa pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calibrachoa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.