calamondin

Also known as: calamondin orange; Panama orange; Philippine lime

A bushy evergreen shrub to 4m tall, with elliptic, glossy rich green leaves and small, fragrant white flowers followed by spherical orange fruits 3-4cm across

Scientific classification

Species: calamondin (Citrus × microcarpa)
Genus: Citrus
Family: Rutaceae

Fruit harmful to skin with sunlight/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse · Fruit Edible
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of calamondin

Distribution map

Philippines

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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 calamondin

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calamondin care guide

Water when top inch of soil is dry, keep evenly moist
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry, keep evenly moist

Fertilizing

Monthly during growing season

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 at 16°C in spring; seedlings do not come true to type. Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Growing

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added grit for drainage in full light, shaded from hot sun. Water freely in growth, mist daily and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks. Once frosts have passed container grown citrus can be stood outside for the summer until autumn. Further citrus cultivation advice

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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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