Lime Tree Plant
Lime Tree (Citrus aurantiifolia) is a tree growing 6-13 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and medium moisture, and it is both edible and medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
3 to 5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Winter to Spring
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
20-25 kg/plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10 to 15 years
Health Benefits
High in Vitamin C, Antioxidant
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Citrus Canker, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Scale Insects
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, leaf drop, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides