Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, 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
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Cocklebur
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
cocklebur
In German
süße Limone
Klette
In French
Citrus limetta
cocklebur
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
cadillo
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
ήρα
In Portuguese
doce de limão
kokklevor
In Polish
słodkie limonki
kokklevor
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Citroideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Sweet Lime and Cocklebur
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Cocklebur. Sweet Lime has thorns and Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Cocklebur
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Cocklebur season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Cocklebur Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Cocklebur are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Cocklebur
Care of Sweet Lime and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Cocklebur pruning is done 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 Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.