Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
China, Japan
Types
round kumquat ,Marumi kumquat, Morgani kumquat
Advance, Champagne, Emanuel
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus canker, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
dilation of pupils, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Not Available
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pectin
Used as an ingredient in coffee, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FORTUNELLA margarita
ERIOBOTRYA japonica
Common Name
Nagami Kumquat, Oval Kumquat
Japanese Plum Loquat, Loquat
In Hindi
Nagami kumquat
Loquat
In German
Kumquats
Mispel
In French
Fortunella
nèfle
In Spanish
nagami kumquat
níspero
In Greek
nagami kumquat
μούσμουλο
In Portuguese
Citrus japonica
nêspera
In Latin
nagami kumqua
loquat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rubiales
Genus
Fortunella
Eriobotrya
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nagami Kumquat and Loquat
Season and care of Nagami Kumquat and Loquat is important to know. While considering everything about Nagami Kumquat and Loquat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nagami Kumquat season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Loquat season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nagami Kumquat is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loquat is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nagami Kumquat is Acidic, Neutral and for Loquat is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nagami Kumquat and Loquat Physical Information
Nagami Kumquat and Loquat physical information is very important for comparison. Nagami Kumquat height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Loquat height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Nagami Kumquat and Loquat are as follows:
Nagami Kumquat flower color: White
Nagami Kumquat leaf color: Lime Green and Dark Green
Loquat flower color: White
- Loquat leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Nagami Kumquat and Loquat
Care of Nagami Kumquat and Loquat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nagami Kumquat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loquat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nagami Kumquat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loquat needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.