Gomphrena

Limequat

About Gomphrena and Limequat

Gomphrena

Limequat

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Central America

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial

gardens, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1211-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-6

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Fiber, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used As Food, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

Limequat

In Hindi

Gomphrena

Limequat

In German

Gomphrena

Limequat

In French

Gomphrena

Limequat

In Spanish

Gomphrena

Limequat

In Greek

Gomphrena

Limequat

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

Limequat

In Polish

Gomphrena

Limequat

In Latin

Gomphrena

Limequat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

901

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Limequat

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Limequat? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Limequat. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Limequat doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and Limequat has allergic reactions like . 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 Gomphrena and Limequat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Limequat

Season and care of Gomphrena and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.

Gomphrena and Limequat Physical Information

Gomphrena and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Limequat are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Gomphrena and Limequat

Care of Gomphrena and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.