Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Königinblume
süße Limone
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
doce de limão
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Pride of India and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Pride of India and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Pride of India and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Pride of India and Sweet Lime
Care of Pride of India and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.