Finger Lime 'Rainforest Pearl' - Small Grafted

Finger Lime 'Rainforest Pearl' - Small Grafted

Variety: 'Rainforest Pearl' finger lime (Citrus australasica var. sanguinea), an Australian finger lime selected for its pink pulp.

• Fruit: long and slim, green skin tinted red to crimson, in fall.
• Pearls: pink to red - shade may vary with ripeness and climate; juicy pearls with tangy taste.
• Taste: tangy, sweet-tangy; perfect for seafood, Asian cooking, cocktails and desserts.
• Habit: shrub with slightly drooping habit, about 2-3 m; well suited to pot culture.
• Fruiting: fruit in fall, usually 2-3 years after planting for a grafted plant.
• Hardiness: not hardy in Quebec; always sheltered from frost.
• Availability: pre-order; delivery or pickup in May-June 2027. Limited quantity.

Care sheet - Growing in Quebec

• Light: full sun, warm sheltered spot; tolerates part shade.
• Growing medium: very well-draining mix.
• Watering: keep soil moist in warm season, without excess water.
• Fertilizer: citrus fertilizer every 2-3 weeks in season.
• Temperature: bring indoors before 5 °C; never any frost.
• Overwintering: very bright spot, reduced watering.

Photo: fruit of the variety, illustrative image - the plant photo will be added on arrival.