Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
  
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
  
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
  
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches
  
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Citrus, Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
  
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
  
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
  
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
  
RIBES rubrum
  
Common Name
Limequat
  
Red Currant
  
In Hindi
Limequat
  
Red Currant
  
In German
Limequat
  
Rote Johannisbeere
  
In French
Limequat
  
Groseille
  
In Spanish
Limequat
  
Grosella
  
In Greek
Limequat
  
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
  
In Portuguese
Limequat
  
Groselha
  
In Polish
Limequat
  
Porzeczkowy
  
In Latin
Limequat
  
red RIBES
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Grossulariaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Ribes
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Limequat and Red Currant
Season and care of Limequat and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Red Currant Physical Information
Limequat and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Red Currant are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Red Currant
Care of Limequat and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.