Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Garland
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
Limequat
Celeste Fig, Fig
In German
Limequat
Echte Feige
In French
Limequat
Ficus carica
In Spanish
Limequat
Ficus carica
In Greek
Limequat
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
Limequat
Figueira-comum
In Polish
Limequat
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
Limequat
Ficus carica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Limequat and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Limequat and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
- Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Celeste Fig
Care of Limequat and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Celeste Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.