Lime Plant

Lime is sour and often used to flavour foods and beverages. Most cultivated species available in the market are hybrids of citron (Citrus medica). Limes contain more sugars and acids than lemons do. Lime juice has slightly less citric acid than lemon juice, nearly twice the citric acid of grapefruit juice, and about five times the amount of citric acid found in orange juice. Raw limes are 88% water, 10% carbohydrates with 35% vitamin C. The lime plant needs full sun and good soil drainage.