Plant Care Bearss Lime

Bearss Lime

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Bearss Lime has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Also known as

Persian Lime, Persian Lime, Seedless Lime, Tahiti Lime and Bearss Semi-Dwarf Lime

Taxonomy

Citrus x latifolia
Citrus
Rutaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Bearss Lime

💦 Water

How often to water your Bearss Lime

Water needs for Bearss Lime
0.5 cups
every 9

Bearss Lime needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Bearss Lime

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Persian Lime in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bearss Lime: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Bearss Lime love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bearss Lime does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bearss Lime in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bearss Lime

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bearss Lime: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bearss Lime after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Bearss Lime prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Persian Lime Water Frequency →

Persian Lime Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bearss Lime requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Persian Lime Light Requirements →

Persian Lime Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bearss Lime is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Bearss Lime doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Persian Lime Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Bearss Lime does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Persian Lime →

Best Pots for Persian Lime →

When and How to Successfully Repot Persian Lime →

What Are Healthy Persian Lime Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Bearss Lime grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Persian Lime →


🌎 Native Region

Bearss Lime is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Bearss Lime, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Bearss Lime

Bearss Lime

Bearss Lime


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Bearss Lime has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 1
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11/15/2021

Getting off to a rough start. Pot size is limiting his placement options. Still looking for the sweet spot.

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