Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
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Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Persian Lime
Candytuft
In Hindi
Persian lime
Candytuft
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Schleifenblume
In French
Citrus × latifolia
candytuft
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
candytuft
In Greek
Persian lime
candytuft
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
ibero
In Polish
Persian lime
candytuft
In Latin
Persian lime
Coleus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Rutaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Candytuft
Season and care of Persian Lime and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Candytuft Physical Information
Persian Lime and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Candytuft are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Persian Lime and Candytuft
Care of Persian Lime and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.