Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Moist Soils, tropical environments, tropical grasslands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Zone 1A
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Transplanting, Vegetative
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Requires very little pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Garland, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE cneorum
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Daphne, Garland Flower, Rose Daphne
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
डाफ्ने गुलाब
मौसम्बी
In German
Daphne Rose
süße Limone
In French
Rose Daphne
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Daphne Rose
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Daphne Rose
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Daphne Rose
doce de limão
In Polish
Daphne Rose
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Daphne Rose
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose Daphne and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Rose Daphne and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Rose Daphne and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Rose Daphne is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Rose Daphne is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Rose Daphne and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Rose Daphne and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Rose Daphne height is 22.85 cm and width 76.20 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Rose Daphne and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Rose Daphne flower color: Pink and Rose
Rose Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Rose Daphne and Sweet Lime
Care of Rose Daphne and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring and Requires very little pruning and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Rose Daphne needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.