Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
V. × heilbornii
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Limequat
In German
Babaco
Limequat
In French
Babaco
Limequat
In Spanish
Babaco
Limequat
In Portuguese
Babaco
Limequat
In Polish
Babaco
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Caricaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Babaco and Limequat
Wondering what are the properties of Babaco and Limequat? We provide you with everything About Babaco and Limequat. Babaco doesn't have thorns and Limequat doesn't have thorns. Also Babaco does not have fragrant flowers. Babaco has allergic reactions like Not Available and Limequat has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Babaco and Limequat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Babaco and Limequat
Season and care of Babaco and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and Limequat Physical Information
Babaco and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Limequat are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Babaco and Limequat
Care of Babaco and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.