Kaffir/Thai Lime Tree, Chanh So 8, Citrus Histryx Fruit Bearing, 4-6 in Height

Description: Listing is for 1 Kaffir Lime plant. These are grown from seeds. They are about 7 months old and range from 4-6 inches. Semi-dwarf Thai Kaffir Lime tree is good for containers. They can be planted in the ground in zone 9-10. It should be the container plant for the other zones. Keep them outdoors from late May to October for the colder zones and put them indoors when the temperature is less than 40 degrees. Kaffir Lime is native to Southeast Asia which leaves are the key ingredient. Kaffir is one of the most aromatic herbs, and its vibrant flavor represents an excellent addition to soups, curries, saladscand stir-fries. It is the perfect powder to sprinkle on top of south Asian dinner dishes. Fragrant plants, and dark green leaves, smell good in delicious meals, and in your house. Also known as Thai Lime or Kieffer Lime. They need 8 to 12 hours of full sun each day. 5 to 6 hours of direct sun a day (a south or southwest window is ideal), and supplement that with full spectrum or fluorescent plant lights will also work. (Plants need regular periods of light and darkness, however, so don’t run the lights all the time.) If your tree is a 1-year-old plant, start it out in a 6- to 9-inch container. Two to 3-year-old trees can go into 12- to 14-inch pots. Use a container with drainage holes, or drill some in the bottom, and choose a potting mix that drains easily. If you can’t find a potting mix made for citrus, use an outdoor mix rather than ordinary garden soil or one formulated for houseplants. Houseplant mixes hold water and keep citrus roots too wet. Some gardeners prefer to make their own mix by combining two parts of cedar shavings to one part compost and one part sand. Give your kaffir lime a spot with good air circulation but avoid drafts from heating and cooling vents. Watering once a week is usually enough. The soil should stay moist, not soggy. Don’t water just because the soil surface looks dry. Use a moisture meter or a sharpened, wooden dowel stuck into the soil at various depths to see if it's dry further down, closer to the roots. Increase the moisture by misting your lime with water or use a small humidifier. It also helps to group houseplants together or to grow them in a humid bathroom or kitchen. Citrus trees need lots of nitrogen, so feed with a citrus fertilizer or slow-release product with a 2-1-1 ratio of nitrogen (N) to phosphorous (P) and potassium (K). Follow label directions on when and how much to apply. A citrus fertilizer is your best bet, because it will contain the trace minerals these trees need: iron, zinc and manganese. It’s fine to remove any thorns on your dwarf kaffir. They don’t serve any purpose indoors. Prune anytime to keep the tree in shape, especially if branches cross or rub against each other. Once all chance of frost has passed, kaffirs can move outdoors to vacation in the sunshine and fresh air. Just make the move gradual so your tree isn’t shocked by sudden changes in the the temperature and light. Move it into a partially shaded spot for a week or so before giving it direct sun. Kaffirs are self-pollinating. Harvest the fruits when they turn light yellow and enjoy them—along with the leaves, juice and zest—in your favorite recipes. Plant ranges from 4-6 inches Tall (about 9 inches in cup). Free Local Pickup. No shipping to FL due to state law and USDA regulations and no shipping to CA, AZ, HI, AK, TX and Puerto Rico. If purchases are made on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Plant(s) shipment will be Monday and Tuesdays to limit the time it sits at the Post Office/Warehouse. ***** PLEASE READ CAREFUL BEFORE YOU PURCHASE.**** ***** DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT THE TREE.***** ***** WE DONT ACCEPT RETURN OR REFUND.***** *****PLEASE REACH OUT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS*****

Price: 23.99 USD

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-08-12T18:02:21.000Z

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