Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Rich
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Ukiuki
süße Limone
In French
Ukiuki
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Ukiuki
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ukiuki
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
doce de limão
In Polish
Ukiuki
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Ukiuki
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Ukiuki and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is Not Available and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Ukiuki and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Ukiuki and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and Sweet Lime
Care of Ukiuki and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.
