Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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, Pink, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Sesame
Persian Lime
In Hindi
तिल
Persian lime
In German
Sesam
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Sésame
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Sésamo
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Σουσάμι
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Sésamo
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Sezam
Persian lime
In Latin
Sesamae
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asternae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and Persian Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Persian Lime. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Sesame and Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Persian Lime
Season and care of Sesame and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Persian Lime season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sesame and Persian Lime Physical Information
Sesame and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Persian Lime are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sesame and Persian Lime
Care of Sesame and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame pruning is done 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 Sesame 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.