Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Food
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, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Persian Lime
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Persian lime
पोई
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Malabarspinat
In French
Citrus × latifolia
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Persian lime
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Persian lime
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Persian lime
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Persian Lime and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Persian Lime and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Persian Lime and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Persian Lime and Malabar Spinach
Care of Persian Lime and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.