Calamansi - Grafted

3+ years old Grafted Calamansi onto trifoliate. The plants are going to flower this season. A large size,  beautiful and healthy looking plant.  

This is the real Asian calamansi or Filipino Citrus plant. They are slightly different than the cross bred calamansi and has a distinguished smell and an intense lime taste. Plants are well established most already producing flowers/fruit at the moment.

Calamansi is a small citrus fruit, with a bright orange flesh and a peel that goes from green to orange as it ripens. It tastes sour with a hint of sweetness, like a mix between a lime and a mandarin. It has a distinctive aroma – citrusy and floral.

One of the most popular citrus and widely used in Asian cuisine, Calamansi can be found in fruit juices, and as a garnish for other well-known meals in Asian cuisine.

Plant Care

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering: Water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Protect from frost.
• Light: Full sun is essential for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Fertilising: Use a citrus-specific NPK fertilizer with micronutrients, typically a ratio like 6-3-3, every four to six weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Prune to shape, improve airflow, and remove dead or diseased branches in late winter or early spring.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds, but keep it away from the trunk.
• Pest Control: Monitor for citrus pests such as scale, mites, and citrus leaf miner. Treat with appropriate insecticides or natural remedies.
• Flowering and Fruiting: Blooms in spring with fruit development continuing through summer and into fall, depending on the variety.
• Potting: Suitable for container growing, especially dwarf varieties. Ensure containers have good drainage.
• Feeding Regime: Increase feeding frequency during peak growing and fruiting periods.