Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Alternate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Prune after harvesting
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
Japanese Ardisia
In German
süße Limone
Japanese Ardisia
In French
Citrus limetta
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Citroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia. Sweet Lime has thorns and Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Japanese Ardisia season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Sweet Lime and Japanese Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.