Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Limequat
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Limequat
Pelargonium
In German
Limequat
Pelargonium
In French
Limequat
pélargonium
In Spanish
Limequat
pelargonium
In Greek
Limequat
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Limequat
pelargônio
In Polish
Limequat
pelargonia
In Latin
Limequat
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Rutaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Limequat and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Limequat and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Limequat and Scented Geranium
Care of Limequat and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.