Large Kumquat
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- Looking great with masses of ripening orange fruits
- Sweet rind and sharp flesh give these fruits their distinctive flavour
- FREE next or named day delivery
This weeks Larger kumquats are looking particularly stunning. Just as pictured, they have a neat head of foliage and masses of fat bright orange fruits.
Kumquats are one of the most attractive looking citrus plants and as well as producing tasty fruits they make a great focal point in a bright room, where the colourful fruits will brighten up the winter months.
Good to know: Even though we carefully wrap all of our plants, when the fruit are heavy and or ripe on the tree, it's not unusual for some to be dislodged in transit, perfect excuse for a taste test, yum!
4.9/ 5
87 reviews
Well kept and arrived safely.
colour of leave very good. Lots of fruit in various stages of maturity
Now I know that this is the diva of citrus trees, it gets all of my attention!
My first purchase was a splendid, healthy large kumquat with fruit on it. P4P is obviously a 'find' for plant purchases if they are all of this quality.
Very healthy plant lots of fruit on it very well packed great communication from this seller good value for money very fast delivery
My dad loved the kumquat tree
Lovely specimen
I really love the tree, it's doing so well under my grow light indoors right now!
Nice plant with fruits.
Overall, excellent. Addition of pot was excellent.
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
Looking after your Kumquat
This citrus tree has both tasty fruit and fragrant flowers – sometimes both at once. It is a kumquat (Citrus japonica) and it bears sweet scented white flowers and distinctive orange fruit. It can bring pleasure for years, with the right care.
This plant loves light and warmth even more than other citrus varieties. Near a window in a bright cool room or conservatory is best. Try to keep your plant away from any radiators or cold draughts which may shock your plant. A cool room is fine, but a draughty porch or a frosty conservatory is not. If your plant gets below 5ºC it will suffer.
Water thoroughly from the top when the soil starts to look dry and let the excess water drain away. You might find it needs watering almost every day when it is hot in the summer but as little as once a fortnight in winter. It will depend on the weather and how warm your room is. The roots should not stand in water. The best way to judge whether your plant needs watering is to get used to the right weight for the watered pot.
In the heat of summer your plant will appreciate 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. Don’t worry if the soil feels dry on top - the most common cause of problems is watering too frequently in the winter months when the plant is resting.
The fruit and the peel of this exotic fruit are both edible raw, the more sunlight they receive the sweeter they will grow. The oval orange fruit are great on their own, in drinks or in desserts.
Problem solving
Sudden changes in the environment, under or over watering can all cause leaf drop however with a return to regular watering and a stable temperature they will usually recover well.
Mouldy fruit or flowers is a sign that your plant is either overwatered or in too damp a spot, try a sunnier position and leaving longer between watering.
