Young Finger Lime
Out of stock
4.8/ 5
13 reviews
The Caviar Finger Lime looks healthy. It was well packaged which is a good thing as the package was left on its side on the front drive. I have used Plants4Presents before and would recommend them.
A fantastic plant in excellent health which is now growing strongly and has already put on a spurt of impressive growth. Absolute 5 star purchase.
Good condition and growing well leech
Great little plant, I hope we get fruit next year.
A beautiful little tree. As advised, we will have to wait to judge its blooms and fruit, but it looks good just in leaf.
Beautiful young plant in excellent condition
Nice, healthy-looking plant
Excellent little tree , came well packaged watered and very healthy looking, would highly recommend plants4presents
Fabulous product ..fashionable exciting and new.
Great product and delivery next day. Only issue was that I wanted to order 2 items and would have had them both delivered to the same address. But as one wasn't available yet and I needed the other sooner, I had to order separately and ended up paying for delivery twice which is disappointing.
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
The finger lime (Citrus australasica) comes from Australia where the fruits are favourite for “bush tucker”. Despite their southern origins these plants do surprisingly well in this country and the smaller leaves make them particularly hardy. This plant has been grafted onto a hardier root stock too so in sheltered areas of the UK it should be possible to grow them outside all year round.
If you are keeping your plant inside remember 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, Keep your tree away from central heating. If you are keeping your plant outside choose a sheltered patio and it will enjoy the fresh air. Don’t let the roots freeze or become waterlogged – if the ground is frozen outside then the plant should be inside, or the pot wrapped in fleece to protect from the worst of the cold.
When you water the plant, you need to ensure the top of the soil is bone dry. Make sure you water the whole root ball all the way through until water runs right through the pot and out of the bottom. Always let the excess water drain away and never leave the plant standing in water. Expect to water much more frequently in summer than in winter.
In the summer (April until September), citrus trees benefit from a higher nitrate food, we use our own formula summer citrus feed every week to encourage growth. In winter they require a different feed that is more balanced to encourage fruit and flowers, so we feed them our own mix winter citrus feed fortnightly from October until March. The fruit of this tree is long and thin, and “finger” sized and ripens in winter. When you open it up you will see the capsules inside – just like a pomegranate. Some call it “lime caviar”.
Problem Solving:
Overwatering, underwatering and shock can all be a cause of leaf drop. One or two leaves is not something to worry about but more than 20 and your plant is in a grump. However, in most cases, return to a regular watering routine and temperature will lead to recovery.
Our plants are grown in a pesticide free environment. In the unlikely event that you find any pests (including 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.
