Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
  
Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-3
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple
  
Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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 Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry Conditions
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
  
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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 fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mites
  
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry Conditions
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin rash
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Farmland
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
  
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
  
Culinary use, 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
  
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
  
SECHIUM edule
  
Common Name
Persian Lime
  
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
  
In Hindi
Persian lime
  
Chayote
  
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
  
Chayote
  
In French
Citrus × latifolia
  
Chayote
  
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
  
Chayote
  
In Greek
Persian lime
  
Chayote
  
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
  
chuchu
  
In Polish
Persian lime
  
Chayote
  
In Latin
Persian lime
  
chayote
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Violales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Sechium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Sicyeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Chayote
Season and care of Persian Lime and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Chayote Physical Information
Persian Lime and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Persian Lime and Chayote are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and Chayote
Care of Persian Lime and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.