Calamondin – Citri-pot (24–36")

Calamondin – Citri-Pot (20–36")

Small ornamental citrus; tart fruit for marmalades and drinks.

• Botanical name: × Citrofortunella microcarpa.
• Flavor & uses: Small ornamental citrus; tart fruit for marmalades and drinks.
• Ideal if: you are looking for a small, very decorative citrus, often covered in fruit.
• Good to know: perfect for a bright indoor space, both ornamental and edible (tart fruit).
• Habit & size: small branched fruit shrub, specially adapted for pot culture in Quebec.
• Relative hardiness: not hardy in Quebec; to be grown in pots, always protected from frost.
• Format received: 1 grafted plant in a citri-pot, typical height 24–36″ (55–90 cm).

Care Sheet – Growing in Quebec

• Light: full sun 6–8 hours a day (South-facing window, greenhouse, or outdoors in summer after acclimatization).
• Substrate: very well-draining potting soil, such as Pro-Mix HP or similar, with a little perlite.
• Watering: allow the top of the potting soil to dry out between waterings; avoid leaving water stagnant in the cachepot.
• Fertilizer: citrus or fruit tree fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season.
• Temperature: bring the plant indoors before nights drop below 5°C; never expose to frost.
• Wintering: very bright, cool to temperate room; reduced watering but without complete drying out of the substrate.