Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
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In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Limequat
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Limequat
Hydrangea
In German
Limequat
Hortensie
In French
Limequat
Hortensia
In Spanish
Limequat
Hortensia
In Greek
Limequat
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Limequat
Hortênsia
In Polish
Limequat
Hortensja
In Latin
Limequat
Hibiscus
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Limequat and Thai Basil
Season and care of Limequat and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Limequat and Thai Basil Physical Information
Limequat and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Thai Basil are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Limequat and Thai Basil
Care of Limequat and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.