Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not Available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Summer
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Oral Allergy
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
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Sugar Apple
In German
süße Limone
Zuckerapfel
In French
Citrus limetta
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Pinha
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Citroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple. Sweet Lime has thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Sugar Apple season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple
Care of Sweet Lime and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.