Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
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Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
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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
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long hair-like leaves
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
woven into the covering of tatami mats
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
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
Common Name
Persian Lime
Curly wurly
In Hindi
Persian lime
Corkscrew Rush
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Corkscrew Rush
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Corkscrew Rush
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Corkscrew Rush
In Greek
Persian lime
Corkscrew Rush
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Corkscrew Rush
In Polish
Persian lime
Corkscrew Rush
In Latin
Persian lime
Corkscrew Rush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Corkscrew Rush
Season and care of Persian Lime and Corkscrew Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Corkscrew Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Rush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and Corkscrew Rush Physical Information
Persian Lime and Corkscrew Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Corkscrew Rush are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
- Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and Corkscrew Rush
Care of Persian Lime and Corkscrew Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.