Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Grass
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin rash
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Persian Lime
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Persian lime
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Citrus × latifolia
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Persian lime
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Persian lime
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Persian lime
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Genus
Citrus
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Lime and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Persian Lime and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Persian Lime and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Persian Lime and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.