Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, Australia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
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
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
Ivory, Rose, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Sandy Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Conduplicate
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
occasional watering once established
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
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
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Common Name
Limequat
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
In Hindi
Limequat
Fountaingrass
In German
Limequat
Fountaingrass
In French
Limequat
Fountaingrass
In Spanish
Limequat
Fountaingrass
In Greek
Limequat
Fountaingrass
In Portuguese
Limequat
Fountaingrass
In Polish
Limequat
Fountaingrass
In Latin
Limequat
Fountaingrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Limequat and Fountaingrass
Season and care of Limequat and Fountaingrass is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Fountaingrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fountaingrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Fountaingrass Physical Information
Limequat and Fountaingrass physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Fountaingrass are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
- Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Limequat and Fountaingrass
Care of Limequat and Fountaingrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
