Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
All year
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Turpentine bush
In German
süße Limone
Aguirre
In French
Citrus limetta
Aguirre
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Aguirre
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Aguirre
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Aguirre
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Aguirre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Citroideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and Aguirre
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Aguirre? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Aguirre. Sweet Lime has thorns and Aguirre doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing and Aguirre has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Sweet Lime and Aguirre and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Aguirre
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Aguirre season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Aguirre Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Aguirre are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Aguirre
Care of Sweet Lime and Aguirre include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
