Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Culinary use
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
ALLIUM cepa 'Vidalia'
Common Name
Persian Lime
Garden Onion, Sweet Onion, Vidalia Onion
In Hindi
Persian lime
मीठा प्याज
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Sweet Onion
In French
Citrus × latifolia
oignon doux
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Cebolla dulce
In Greek
Persian lime
γλυκό Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Cebola doce
In Polish
Persian lime
słodka Cebula
In Latin
Persian lime
Dulcis cepa
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Sweet Onion
Season and care of Persian Lime and Sweet Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Sweet Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Onion is Neutral.
Persian Lime and Sweet Onion Physical Information
Persian Lime and Sweet Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Sweet Onion are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Sweet Onion leaf color: Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Persian Lime and Sweet Onion
Care of Persian Lime and Sweet Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Onion 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 Sweet Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
