Persian 'Bearss' Lime Bush for Sale - Buying & Growing Guide

Planting and Care

by John Haryasz | Horticulture Writer and Landscape Designer – last update on November 22, 2022

Planting instructions

Plant your Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush in full sunlight and well-draining soil. While this plant can grow in the ground, most gardeners should grow this plant in a container to allow for overwintering. Typically, this plant will not survive in temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. If you use a container, ensure that it is considerably wider than the root ball and allows for great drainage. If you live in a warmer region, plant this bush in the ground by digging a hole that is as deep as the root ball is tall and about twice as wide.

Watering and nutrients

Typically, it is best to water a Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush whenever the first two inches of soil have become dry. However, while this plant is in its establishment phase, you should water it about once per week or more to maintain consistent soil moisture. You should feed this plant about once every other month throughout the entire spring and summer seasons. Generally, any fertilizer that the manufacturer has created specifically for citrus plants should serve your Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush well.

Pollination

Since fruit production is the main goal of growing a Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush, successful pollination is crucial. This plant is self-fertile, meaning that you’ll need only one to produce fruits. When growing outdoors, a Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush will attract insects to its flowers to conduct pollination. However, if you grow this plant indoors, it is best to hand pollinate since pollinator insects will not be present. Additionally, planting two Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime bushes and allowing for cross-pollination often leads to larger harvests.

Pruning

You should prune your Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush regularly to remove any branch that is dead, damaged or diseased. The ideal time to prune this plant is during the early spring, but it is alright to perform light pruning during most of the year. When this plant is young, you can perform some heavy pruning to remove nearly all of the plant’s minor branches, leaving only the main stems that contribute most to the overall form and will be most capable of holding fruits later during harvest.

Pests, diseases and animals

When a Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush enjoys its preferred growing conditions, it is likely to remain healthy and free of pests and diseases. With that said, insects, particularly aphids, mites and leaf miners can infest this plant, at times leading to infections of black sooty mold and similar diseases. When heavy clay soils or any conditions that prevent proper drainage are present, diseases that affect the fruits and foliage of your Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush can also become an issue.

Harvesting

Harvest for a Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush arrives in summer, and there are several signs that reveal which fruits are ripe and ready for picking. First, a ripe lime will be entirely dark green while often giving off a subtle lime scent. Ripe limes are firm overall but have a slight bit of softness if you give them a squeeze with your fingers. Keep in mind as well that heavier fruits on your Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush often have more juice, but limes can get heavy enough to fall off the branch before you pick them.

Achieving maximum results

The Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush enjoys living in a humid environment. However, most indoor growing locations will be far too dry for this plant. One of the best ways to remedy that issue is to mist it regularly to simulate the air moisture that it prefers. Also, when growing this plant indoors, you should select a growing location that is near an unobstructed south-facing window to ensure that your Persian ‘Bearss’ Lime Bush gets all the sunlight it needs.

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