Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
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
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
süße Limone
Jasmin
In French
Citrus limetta
Jasmin
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Hortensia
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Jasmin
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Jasmin
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Citroideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Jasmine. Sweet Lime has thorns and Jasmine 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 Jasmine 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 Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Jasmine
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Jasmine season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Jasmine Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Jasmine are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Jasmine
Care of Sweet Lime and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.