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Lime Leaf Tree (Citrus hystrix)
Lime Leaf Tree (Citrus hystrix)

Lime Leaf Tree (Citrus hystrix)

$49.95
SKU: C2016-4G

Highly sought after, this useful citrus tree is most often used for its aromatic leaves. If creative cooking appeals to your senses then you won’t want to be without Lime Leaf in your collection. The popular Tom Yam soup in southeast Asian food would not be the same without Lime Leaf. The leaves add a lemony flavor to foods while the rough skin that covers the fruit is used as a rind in curries. The plant has a spreading to sprawling habit and its shiny leaves are curiously segmented. This is a strong grower that is adaptable to varying cultural environments. Previously called Kaffir Lime.

Please note: Our 4" pot size is a grafted plant that blooms and fruits sooner.
Pot Size
72 available
Cannot be shipped to TX, FL, AZ, CA
Sun Requirements
  • Full Sun
Bloom Season
  • Spring
Hardiness Zone
  • 9
Plant Type
  • Fragrant
Minimum Indoor Temperatures

60
Grows To
1-3'
Plant Care

Container Grown Citrus

Keep the root systems healthy and active. A period of dryness helps stimulate flowers and fruiting. Mimic Florida’s climate- wet summers and dry fall/winters.

Most important for potted citrus:

• Full sun and high light. The more the better.• For faster growth and an active root system,    grow them warm.• Do not over pot.• Grow in clay pots for optimum root health.• Fertilize spring through fall. • High light aids in flowering and fruiting.• Fertilize in growing season 1-2 times a month.• Water when the soil is visually dry or at first signs of wilt.

Other Resources

PDF Care Sheet

Articles:

• Growing Citrus in Containers

• Know Your Roots for Optimum Plant Health

• Choosing Containers, Pots and Vessels for your Plants

Videos:• How to Grow Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix)

• Solving insect problems in Citrus

• Selecting the Best Pot or Container for your Plant

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