Description
Sweet lime growing tree of the genus citrus also known as Sweet lemon. Sweet lime grow as perennial evergreen with vigorous thorns. It can grow in tropical, subtropical or mediterranean climate.What makes it special:
- Powerhouse of Vitamin C.
- Detoxifies the body.
- Perfect plant for outdoor.
- Strengthens Hair.
mosambi belongs to the Rutaceae family. The taste of mosambi is slightly tart to extremely sweet when ripe. The branches are smooth, branch irregularly and bear numerous thorns. It bears fragrant white flowers and the unripe green fruit turns to yellow on ripening.
The fruits ripen only on the tree and once they are picked they do not ripen further. Hence only ripe fruits should be bought.Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 36 inch (91 cm) |
Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name | Indian Sweet Lime, Mausammi, sweet orange, Persian lime, sweet limetta, sweet lime, sweet lemon and Mausammi |
Maximum Reachable Height | up to 4-5 mete |
Flower Colour | White. |
Bloom Time | late summer-fall |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
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Sunlight
Plant Protection
Donts
Mosambi care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight | Natural bright light. |
Watering | Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
Soil | Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
Temperature | 20-35 degrees celsius. |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Mosambi special feature
Sweet lime is one of those uniquely Indian fruits that, while perhaps not that Citrus limetta fruit peel displayed antihyperglycemic properties.
Mosambi uses
Medicinal Use:
- sweet lime juice is a rich source of vitamin C
- sweet lime Promotes Healthy Skin
- sweet lime uses to Boosts Energy
- sweet lime good for Eyes