Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Rich
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Rich
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
süße Limone
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Citrus limetta
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
doce de limão
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
słodkie limonki
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Piper
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Citroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Black pepper
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Black pepper season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Black pepper Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Black pepper are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Black pepper
Care of Sweet Lime and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.