Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, 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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
sasanqua
मौसम्बी
In German
sasanqua
süße Limone
In French
sasanqua
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
sasanqua
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
sasanqua
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Sasankya
doce de limão
In Polish
Sasankya
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Sasankya
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Sasanqua and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Sasanqua and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Sasanqua and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Sweet Lime
Care of Sasanqua and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Sasanqua 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.