Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
Common Name
Limequat
Viola
In Spanish
Limequat
Viola
In Portuguese
Limequat
Viola
In Polish
Limequat
Altówka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Viola
Season and care of Limequat and Viola is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Viola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Viola Physical Information
Limequat and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Viola are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
- Viola leaf color: Green
Care of Limequat and Viola
Care of Limequat and Viola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Viola 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 Viola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.