Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Caribbean, South America
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-13
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
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Limequat
Sugar Apple
In German
Limequat
Zuckerapfel
In French
Limequat
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Limequat
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Limequat
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Limequat
Pinha
In Polish
Limequat
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Limequat
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Limequat and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Sugar Apple. Limequat has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Limequat and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Limequat and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Limequat and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Limequat and Sugar Apple
Care of Limequat and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
