Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Container, useful as a ground cover
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Persian Lime
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
Persian lime
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Tiger Tree
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Persian lime
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Persian lime
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Persian lime
tigris lignum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Persian Lime and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Persian Lime and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Persian Lime and Tiger Tree
Care of Persian Lime and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.