Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
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Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Persian Lime
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Persian lime
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Citrus × latifolia
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Persian lime
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Persian lime
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Persian lime
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rutaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Persian Lime and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ram's Horn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Persian Lime and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and Ram's Horn
Care of Persian Lime and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.