Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation, Skin rash
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
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
süße Limone
Emu Bush
In French
Citrus limetta
Emu Bush
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Emu Bush
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Emu de Bush
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Emu Bush
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Citroideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and Emu Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Emu Bush? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Emu Bush. Sweet Lime has thorns and Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush 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 Emu Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Emu Bush
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Emu Bush season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Emu Bush Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Emu Bush are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Emu Bush
Care of Sweet Lime and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
