Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Red Lipstick Palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Riverbanks, Swamps, Tidal coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Light Yellow, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
CYRTOSTACHYS renda
Common Name
Persian Lime
Lipstick Palm, Sealing Wax Palm
In Hindi
Persian lime
Lipstick Palm
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Lipstick Palm
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Lipstick Palm
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Lápiz labial de Palm
In Greek
Persian lime
κραγιόν Palm
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
batom palma
In Polish
Persian lime
szminka Palm
In Latin
Persian lime
Lipstick Palm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cyrtostachys
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm? We provide you with everything About Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm. Persian Lime doesn't have thorns and Lipstick Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Lipstick Palm has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm
Season and care of Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lipstick Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lipstick Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lipstick Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm Physical Information
Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lipstick Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lipstick Palm flower color: Light Yellow, Light Green and Ivory
- Lipstick Palm leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm
Care of Persian Lime and Lipstick Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lipstick Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lipstick Palm needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.