Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Western Asia
Types
-
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Rich
Clay, 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
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
-
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
मीठी चेरी
In German
süße Limone
Süße Kirsche
In French
Citrus limetta
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Cereza dulce
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Cereja doce
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Citroideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry. Sweet Lime has thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Sweet Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry
Care of Sweet Lime and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.