Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
Cleistocactus
In German
süße Limone
Cleistocactus
In French
Citrus limetta
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Cleistocactus
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Cleistocactus
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Citroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus. Sweet Lime has thorns and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Cleistocactus season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus
Care of Sweet Lime and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
