Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Perennial Grass
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Limequat
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Limequat
हाथी घास
In German
Limequat
Elefantengras
In French
Limequat
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Limequat
pasto elefante
In Greek
Limequat
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Limequat
capim-elefante
In Polish
Limequat
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Limequat
elephanti herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Limequat and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Limequat and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Limequat and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Limequat and Elephant Grass
Care of Limequat and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Elephant Grass pruning is done 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 Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.