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About Persian Lime and Muhly Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Fruit
Grass

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

1025
0 40000
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Habitat

Warm soil, Warmer regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-9
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

460.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Mites
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Skin rash
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
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Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Whole plant

Other Uses

Cleanser, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS latifolia
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Persian Lime
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

Persian lime
Muhly Grass

In German

Gewöhnliche Limette
hairawn muhly

In French

Citrus × latifolia
muhly herbe

In Spanish

Citrus latifolia
muhly Grass

In Greek

Persian lime
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

Citrus × latifolia
muhly grama

In Polish

Persian lime
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Persian lime
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Cyperales

Family

Rutaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Citrus
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

4540
1 27800
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Properties of Persian Lime and Muhly Grass

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

Season and Care of Persian Lime and Muhly Grass

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

Persian Lime and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Persian Lime and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Muhly Grass are as follows:

  • Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple

  • Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Muhly Grass flower color: Pink

  • Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Persian Lime and Muhly Grass

Care of Persian Lime and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.