Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Limequat
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Limequat
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Limequat
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Limequat
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Limequat
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Limequat
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Limequat
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Limequat
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Limequat
Buddha manus
Arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Limequat and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Limequat and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Limequat and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Buddha's Hand
Care of Limequat and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.