Key Lime
Citrus ×aurantiifolia
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rutaceae
- Genus:
- Citrus
- Species:
- Citrus ×aurantiifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Florida, Guam, Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Omnivorous Leafroller (Platynota stultana), Pyroderces badia
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens) Butterflies:Western Giant Swallowtail (Heraclides rumiko), Western Giant Swallowtail (Heraclides rumiko)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soils with good organic content