Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
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
Properties of Limequat and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Red Currant. Limequat has thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Currant 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 Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.