Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
shrublands
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
San Pedro
Persian Lime
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Persian lime
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Persian lime
In Latin
San Pedro
Persian lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Persian Lime
Season and care of San Pedro and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Persian Lime season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Persian Lime Physical Information
San Pedro and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Persian Lime are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of San Pedro and Persian Lime
Care of San Pedro and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.