Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Persian Lime
Date Palm
In Hindi
Persian lime
खजूर
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Dattelpalme
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Palmera datilera
In Greek
Persian lime
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Persian lime
Data Palm
In Latin
Persian lime
Date Palm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Date Palm
Season and care of Persian Lime and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Date Palm Physical Information
Persian Lime and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Date Palm are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Persian Lime and Date Palm
Care of Persian Lime and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.