Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Persian Lime
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Persian lime
Hydrangea
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Hortensie
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Hortensia
In Greek
Persian lime
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Persian lime
Hortensja
In Latin
Persian lime
Hibiscus
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Persian Lime and Thai Basil
Season and care of Persian Lime and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Persian Lime and Thai Basil Physical Information
Persian Lime and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Thai Basil are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Persian Lime and Thai Basil
Care of Persian Lime and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.