Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Common Name
Limequat
Paperwhite Narcissus
In Hindi
Limequat
paperwhite narcissus
In German
Limequat
Narcissus Pperwhite
In French
Limequat
Narcissus Pperwhite
In Spanish
Limequat
Narciso Pperwhite
In Greek
Limequat
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
In Portuguese
Limequat
Narciso Pperwhite
In Polish
Limequat
Narcyz Pperwhite
In Latin
Limequat
Narcissus Pperwhite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus
Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus. Limequat has thorns and Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat has allergic reactions like Not Available and Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus
Season and care of Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus Physical Information
Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
- Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus
Care of Limequat and Paperwhite Narcissus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
