Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Not Available
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
CITRUS
Common Name
Persian Lime
Citrus
In Hindi
Persian lime
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Citrus
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Citrus
In Greek
Persian lime
Citrus
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Persian lime
Cytrus
In Latin
Persian lime
citrus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Citrus
Season and care of Persian Lime and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Citrus Physical Information
Persian Lime and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Citrus are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Lime and Citrus
Care of Persian Lime and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
