Persian Lime

Mandarin

About Persian Lime and Mandarin

Persian Lime

Mandarin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Southeastern Asia

Types

Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime

Number of Varieties

1035

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm soil, Warmer regions

Loamy soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-118-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White, Red, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Mites

Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin rash

Anaphylaxis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Borders

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant

Digestion problems, Digestive disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Cleanser, Repellent

Used as a laxative

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS latifolia

CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)

Common Name

Persian Lime

Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin

In Hindi

Persian lime

Mandarin

In German

Gewöhnliche Limette

Mandarin

In French

Citrus × latifolia

mandarin

In Spanish

Citrus latifolia

mandarín

In Greek

Persian lime

Μανταρίνι

In Portuguese

Citrus × latifolia

tangerina

In Polish

Persian lime

Mandarynka

In Latin

Persian lime

Latin

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Genus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

45400

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Lime and Mandarin

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Lime and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Persian Lime and Mandarin. Persian Lime doesn't have thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Lime and Mandarin

Season and care of Persian Lime and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.

Persian Lime and Mandarin Physical Information

Persian Lime and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Mandarin are as follows:

Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Persian Lime and Mandarin

Care of Persian Lime and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.