Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
-
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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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, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Limequat
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Limequat
pinkroot
In German
Limequat
Spigelia
In French
Limequat
Spigelia
In Spanish
Limequat
Spigelia
In Greek
Limequat
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Limequat
Spigelia
In Polish
Limequat
Spigelia
In Latin
Limequat
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Rutaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Limequat and Pinkroot
Season and care of Limequat and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Pinkroot Physical Information
Limequat and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Pinkroot are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Pinkroot
Care of Limequat and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.