Persian Lime

Tilaka

About Persian Lime and Tilaka

Persian Lime

Tilaka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

108

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Habitat

Warm soil, Warmer regions

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin rash

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Cleanser, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS latifolia

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Persian Lime

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

Persian lime

Tilaka

In German

Gewöhnliche Limette

Tilapia

In French

Citrus × latifolia

Tilapia

In Spanish

Citrus latifolia

tilapia

In Greek

Persian lime

tilaka

In Portuguese

Citrus × latifolia

tilaka

In Polish

Persian lime

tilakiem

In Latin

Persian lime

tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Ebenales

Family

Rutaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Citrus

Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4540

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Lime and Tilaka

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Lime and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Persian Lime and Tilaka. Persian Lime doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Lime and Tilaka

Season and care of Persian Lime and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.

Persian Lime and Tilaka Physical Information

Persian Lime and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Tilaka are as follows:

Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Persian Lime and Tilaka

Care of Persian Lime and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.