Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Tibetan cowslip
मौसम्बी
In German
Tibet-Primel
süße Limone
In French
Kauslip tibétain
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Primula florindae
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Primula florindae
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
cowslip tibetana
doce de limão
In Polish
tybetański cowslip
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Primula florindae
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Onagraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Tibetan cowslip and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Tibetan cowslip and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Tibetan cowslip and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tibetan cowslip season is Summer and Sweet Lime season is Summer. The type of soil for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Tibetan cowslip and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Tibetan cowslip and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tibetan cowslip and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Tibetan cowslip and Sweet Lime
Care of Tibetan cowslip and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tibetan cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Tibetan cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.