Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Eastern Asia, China
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
पेंचकश विलो
In German
süße Limone
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Citrus limetta
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
doce de limão
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
słodkie limonki
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Citroideae
Salicoideae
Properties of Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow. Sweet Lime has thorns and Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Corkscrew Willow season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Sweet Lime and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.