Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Sweet Box
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Persian lime
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Sarcococca confus
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Persian lime
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Persian Lime
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sarcococca confusa and Persian Lime Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Persian Lime are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Persian Lime
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sarcococca confusa 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.