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Citrus hystrix

Names

Common Names
Makrut lime, Thai lime, leech lime, wild lime, Mauritius papeda, limau purut, jeruk purut, papeda, Thai Bai Makrut, kieffer lime, kaffir lime, mauritius bitter orange, indonesian lime leaves, ewé tea

Growth

Height
6-20 inches
Spread
6–12 inches
Growth Rate
1-2 feet per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Dark green
Fall Foliage Color
dark green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 9-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally Full Sun.
Soil Type
Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter and slightly acidic to neutral pH
Soil Drainage
Well-draining
Soil pH
5.5-7.0

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
I don't know

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Cuttings, grafting, layering, and seeds

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024