Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Persian Lime
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Persian lime
फर्न पाइन
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Fern Pinien
In French
Citrus × latifolia
pin Fern
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
pino helecho
In Greek
Persian lime
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
pinho Fern
In Polish
Persian lime
Fern sosna
In Latin
Persian lime
Fern pinus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Fern Pine
Season and care of Persian Lime and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and Fern Pine Physical Information
Persian Lime and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Fern Pine are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Persian Lime and Fern Pine
Care of Persian Lime and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
