Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Persian Lime
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Persian lime
In German
Tiger Tree
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Tiger Tree
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Persian lime
In Latin
tigris lignum
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Persian Lime
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Persian Lime Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Persian Lime are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Persian Lime
Care of Tiger Tree and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.