Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Limequat
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Limequat
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Limequat
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Limequat
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Limequat
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Limequat
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Limequat
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Limequat
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Limequat
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Limequat and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Limequat and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Limequat and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Limequat and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.