Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Citrus
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Warmer regions
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used to make juice
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, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
In German
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
In French
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Limequat
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Limequat and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Limequat and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Limequat and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Meyer Lemon
Care of Limequat and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.