Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
drowsiness
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
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Persian Lime
White Sapote
In Hindi
Persian lime
White Sapote
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
White Sapote
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
White Sapote
In Greek
Persian lime
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
White Sapote
In Polish
Persian lime
White Sapote
In Latin
Persian lime
White Sapote
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and White Sapote
Season and care of Persian Lime and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and White Sapote Physical Information
Persian Lime and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and White Sapote are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Lime and White Sapote
Care of Persian Lime and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.