To me, the word lime is synonymous with summer gatherings, tropical vacations and deliciously exotic drinks. Think about it. What would a mojito be without lime to balance the astringent flavor of ...

Question: Last fall, I purchased a Persian lime tree. I planted it in a large pot filled with Miracle Gro potting soil. I have been fertilizing it once a week with Peters 20-20-20 liquid as per ...

In cooking, the leaves of Persian lime are often used like bay leaves, imparting their aroma to soups, curries, stocks, and stir-fries. Recipes that commonly feature Persian lime leaves include beef ...

My Persian lime tree took a hard hit this winter and dropped all its leaves. There is a small sprout about a foot up the trunk now, but would I be better off if I just threw this tree away and started ...

Enjoy the refreshing flavor of limes any time by growing a lime tree indoors. Lime trees (Citrus aurantiifolia) are believed to be native to Southeast Asia, but these plants can grow indoors in any ...

Even though it’s easier than ever to buy plants online, keeping them alive is still a challenge. So we’re digging up everything you need to care for every type of houseplant. Welcome to Plant Week. If ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. When she was 15, Azadeh Taefi started a seed from a store-bought Persian ...

The Rutaceae, or what we commonly call the citrus family, grow on flowering shrubs and trees. They span a wide range of fruits, from lemons to oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, pomelos, and limes, ...