Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-12
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
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Limequat
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Limequat
Gomphrena
In German
Limequat
Gomphrena
In French
Limequat
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Limequat
Gomphrena
In Greek
Limequat
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Limequat
Gomphrena
In Polish
Limequat
Gomphrena
In Latin
Limequat
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Limequat and Gomphrena
Season and care of Limequat and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Limequat and Gomphrena Physical Information
Limequat and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Gomphrena are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Gomphrena
Care of Limequat and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.