Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mites
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Persian Lime
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Persian lime
दालचीनी
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Zimt
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Cannelle
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Canela
In Greek
Persian lime
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Canela
In Polish
Persian lime
Cynamon
In Latin
Persian lime
cinnamomum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Rutaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Cinnamon
Season and care of Persian Lime and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and Cinnamon Physical Information
Persian Lime and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Cinnamon are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Persian Lime and Cinnamon
Care of Persian Lime and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.