Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Australia
  
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
  
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
7-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
In Water
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
  
Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Keep immersed in water
  
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
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mites
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Frogs
  
Allergy
Skin rash
  
Not Applicable
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Seeds, Spores
  
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
  
Decoration Purposes, Starch
  
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, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
  
MARSILEA mutica
  
Common Name
Persian Lime
  
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
  
In Hindi
Persian lime
  
Pepperwort
  
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
  
Pepperwort
  
In French
Citrus × latifolia
  
Pepperwort
  
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
  
Pepperwort
  
In Greek
Persian lime
  
Pepperwort
  
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
  
Pepperwort
  
In Polish
Persian lime
  
Pepperwort
  
In Latin
Persian lime
  
Pepperwort
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Charophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Equisetopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
NA
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Marsileaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Marsilea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lapidieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
NA
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Pepperwort
Season and care of Persian Lime and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Pepperwort Physical Information
Persian Lime and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Pepperwort are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Persian Lime and Pepperwort
Care of Persian Lime and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperwort pruning is done 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.