{"product_id":"lime-kaffir-combava-citri-pot-24-32","title":"Kaffir Lime (Combava) – Citri-pot (24–32″)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKaffir Lime (Combava) (24–32″)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombava: highly fragrant leaves (Thai cuisine); intensely aromatic zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCitrus hystrix\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combava: very fragrant leaves (Thai cuisine); intensely aromatic zest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you often cook Asian food (curries, soups, Thai or Indian dishes) and want very fragrant leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e the leaves are used more than the fruit; a single plant already provides a lot of foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit \u0026amp; size:\u003c\/strong\u003e small branching fruit shrub, specially adapted to pot cultivation in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e not hardy in Canada; to be grown in a pot, always protected from frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 plant on rootstock, in a square pot 12″ high × 4″ wide, typical height 24–32″ (60–80 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare sheet – Culture in Canada\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun 6–8 hours per day (south-facing window, greenhouse or outdoors in summer after acclimatization).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-draining potting soil, such as Pro-Mix HP or similar, with a little perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e allow the top of the soil to dry out between waterings; avoid letting water stagnate in the cachepot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply citrus or fruit tree fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e bring the plant indoors before nighttime temperatures drop below 5°C; never expose to frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very bright room, cool to temperate; reduced watering but without complete drying of the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e❓ Differences: cutting (5\" pot), grafted, dwarf\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting\u003c\/strong\u003e: clone on its own roots; compact format, bears fruit in the first year if conditions are good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e: scion on selected rootstock; vigor\/entry into production often first or second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf\u003c\/strong\u003e: naturally compact habit (dwarfing cultivar\/rootstock); normal-sized fruit. Often begins producing fruit in the first or second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Les Serres Tropico-Québec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44142381662342,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/4278\/7206\/files\/tropico-quebec-combava-citrus-hystrix.jpg?v=1765395952","url":"https:\/\/tropico-quebec.com\/en\/products\/lime-kaffir-combava-citri-pot-24-32","provider":"Tropico-Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}