Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
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Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Limequat
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Limequat
Perilla plant
In German
Limequat
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Limequat
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Limequat
planta de perilla
In Greek
Limequat
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Limequat
planta Perilla
In Polish
Limequat
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Limequat
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Limequat and Perilla
Season and care of Limequat and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Perilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Perilla Physical Information
Limequat and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Perilla are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Limequat and Perilla
Care of Limequat and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.