Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Rice
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Reis
süße Limone
In French
riz
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
arroz
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
ρύζι
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
arroz
doce de limão
In Polish
ryż
słodkie limonki
In Latin
rice
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Rice Plant and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Rice Plant and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Rice Plant and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Sweet Lime
Care of Rice Plant and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.