Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
gardens, Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Pest Free
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
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
contact allergic dermatitis, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
SCILLA siberica
Common Name
Persian Lime
Siberian Squill, Siberian Wood Squill
In Hindi
Persian lime
Scilla siberica
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Sibirischer Blaustern
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Scille de Sibérie
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
siberica Scilla
In Greek
Persian lime
Scilla siberica
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Scilla siberica
In Polish
Persian lime
Cebulica syberyjska
In Latin
Persian lime
Scilla siberica
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Persian Lime and Siberian Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Lime and Siberian Squill? We provide you with everything About Persian Lime and Siberian Squill. Persian Lime doesn't have thorns and Siberian Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Siberian Squill
Season and care of Persian Lime and Siberian Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Siberian Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Squill is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Squill is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and Siberian Squill Physical Information
Persian Lime and Siberian Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Siberian Squill height is 20.30 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Siberian Squill are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Siberian Squill flower color: Blue
- Siberian Squill leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and Siberian Squill
Care of Persian Lime and Siberian Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Squill 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 Siberian Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
