Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South Africa
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Persian Lime
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Persian lime
Ice Plant
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Eis-Anlage
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Persian lime
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Persian lime
Ice roślin
In Latin
Persian lime
Ice plant
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Citrus
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Ice Plant
Season and care of Persian Lime and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Ice Plant Physical Information
Persian Lime and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Ice Plant are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Persian Lime and Ice Plant
Care of Persian Lime and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.