Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
12-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
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
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Triticale
Persian Lime
In Hindi
triticale
Persian lime
In German
Triticale
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
triticale
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
triticale
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Persian lime
In Portuguese
triticale
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
pszenżyto
Persian lime
In Latin
Triticum
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Sapindales
Genus
Triticosecale
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Triticale and Persian Lime
Season and care of Triticale and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and Persian Lime Physical Information
Triticale and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Persian Lime are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Triticale and Persian Lime
Care of Triticale and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.