Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
PHALARIS
Common Name
Limequat
Phalaris
In Hindi
Limequat
Phalaris
In German
Limequat
Phalaris
In French
Limequat
Phalaris
In Spanish
Limequat
Phalans
In Greek
Limequat
Phalans
In Portuguese
Limequat
Phalans
In Polish
Limequat
Phalans
In Latin
Limequat
Phalaris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Limequat and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Phalaris. Limequat has thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat has allergic reactions like Not Available and Phalaris 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 Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Limequat and Phalaris
Season and care of Limequat and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Phalaris Physical Information
Limequat and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Phalaris are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Phalaris
Care of Limequat and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
