Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
America
  
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
  
agricultural areas
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple
  
Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Mites
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
  
Allergy
Skin rash
  
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Ornamental use
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
  
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
  
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
  
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
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
  
Cucurbita pepo
  
Common Name
Persian Lime
  
Zucchini, courgette
  
In Hindi
Persian lime
  
तोरी
  
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
  
Zucchini
  
In French
Citrus × latifolia
  
Courgette
  
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
  
calabacín
  
In Greek
Persian lime
  
κολοκύθι
  
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
  
abobrinha
  
In Polish
Persian lime
  
Kabaczek
  
In Latin
Persian lime
  
zucchini
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Violales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available, Solanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Zucchini
Season and care of Persian Lime and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Zucchini Physical Information
Persian Lime and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Zucchini are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and Zucchini
Care of Persian Lime and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.