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limetta

Also known as: Mediterranean sweet lime; Mediterranean sweet limetta; sweet lemon; sweetie; Tunisian sweet limetta; sweet lime

An evergreen tree to 8m tall but generally lower in cultivation with glossy mid- to dark green leaves. Fragrant, white flowers may be produced year-round in favourable conditions but are mainly borne in spring and followed by oval, green fruits resembling limes but that ripen to yellow; the low acidity of the flesh gives the fruits a sweeter, milder flavour than limes and gives rise to one of the common names- the sweet lime

Scientific classification

Species: limetta (Citrus limetta)
Genus: Citrus
Family: Rutaceae

Fruit harmful to skin with sunlight/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Fruit Edible · Shrubs · Trees
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Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of limetta

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit harmful to skin with sunlight/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of limetta

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limetta care guide

Regular deep watering, drain excess water to protect citrus feeder roots
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Regular deep watering, drain excess water to protect citrus feeder roots

Fertilizing

Citrus balanced feed every four weeks spring through late summer time

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light, with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid every 2-3 weeks; water sparingly in winter. May be moved outside in warmer weather in full sun. See citrus cultivation for further information

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to citrus red spider mite and glasshouse red spider mite, soft scale and fluted scale, aphids, caterpillars and mealybugs under glass

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