Giant Calamondin
In stock
5/ 5
26 reviews
Unusual plant, not the usual offering. Flowers and fruits
Good quality Beautiful pot Value for money
Even came bearing fruit !. Very good condition
It was beautiful….so healthy and fruitfull
Beautiful tree!
Healthy tree with lots of fruit.
Lovely looking plant and the fruit is very nice for calamansi juice.
Exceeded expectations
A fabulous gift, beautifully presented and much appreciated by its recipients.
Bought as a gift, exactly as ordered, good service and quick delivery
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
This orange tree has both decorative fruit and fragrant flowers - sometimes both at once. It is a Calamondin - a cross between a kumquat and a mandarin and is the easiest citrus tree to grow indoors. It can bring pleasure for years with the right care.
Citrus trees, like lots of light and a cool but not cold room. A light room near a window or a conservatory is ideal. In winter, try and keep your tree away from central heating and in the summer protect it from strong direct sunlight. In the heat of summer, you can give your plant a holiday. Put it outside on a sheltered patio and it will enjoy the fresh air. Bring it back inside when there is a nip in the evening air. Your plant will start to suffer in temperatures below 8°C.
Water your tree thoroughly from the top when the top of the soil is bone dry. This will depend on the warmth of the room and could be anything from 8 days to 3-4 weeks. Always wait until the top of the soil is bone dry and the plant feels light when you pick it up before watering again. During the summer, it could be up to once a day. The roots should not be left to stand in water. A citrus feed added to the water every couple of weeks can also help to maintain a healthy plant.
These dwarf trees can grow to a maximum of two metres, producing masses of fruit every year. The fruits of this tree are very tart. However, they make a refreshing and unusual addition to cold drinks, they can be used in place of other citrus in fish and game dishes and make a wonderful marmalade!
Problem Solving
Overwatering, underwatering and shock can all be the cause of leaf drop. One or two leaves is not something to worry about but more than 10 and your plant is not happy. However, in most cases, return to a regular watering routine and temperature will lead to recovery.
If the new growth on your plant is very light in colour or has a mottled look, it is likely that your plant is lacking one of the trace elements. A good citrus feed added when watering should soon colour the leaves up. In the unlikely event that you find any pests (e.g. aphids or caterpillars) on your plant use a soft soap or pest spray to wash off the offending creatures and pick off any damaged leaves to keep the plant tidy.
More Information
Scientific Name:Citrus mitis
A hybrid of Citrus reticulata and Fortunella species
Small white flowers
Small orange edible fruit.
This is ideal for citrus beginners as it is a very undemanding citrus plant producing fruit and flowers all year round.
http://www.grouprecipes.com/8460/calamondin-marmalade.html
Originally from South East Asia. This species is known to us only as an ornamental citrus plant
