Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
S. undulata , Laelias
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Rich
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Myrmecophila
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Unknown
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Unknown
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHOMBURGKIA undulata
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Orchid, Schomburgkia
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
schomburgkia
मौसम्बी
In German
schomburgkia
süße Limone
In French
schomburgkia
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
schomburgkia
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
schomburgkia
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
schomburgkia
doce de limão
In Polish
schomburgkia
słodkie limonki
In Latin
schomburgkia
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Schomburgkia
Citrus
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Citreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Citroideae
Properties of Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime. Schomburgkia doesn't have thorns and Sweet Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Schomburgkia does not have fragrant flowers. Schomburgkia has allergic reactions like Unknown and Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schomburgkia season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Schomburgkia is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Schomburgkia height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Schomburgkia flower color: Not Available
Schomburgkia leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime
Care of Schomburgkia and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schomburgkia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Schomburgkia 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.