Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Never Over-water, 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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Limequat
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Limequat
Pride of Barbados
In German
Limequat
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Limequat
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Limequat
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Limequat
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Limequat
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Limequat
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Limequat
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Limequat and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Limequat and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Limequat and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Pride of Barbados
Care of Limequat and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.