Calamondin Orange - Citrus × microcarpa (Calamansi)

Embrace the Calamondin (also known as Calamansi), a true little treasure that combines ornamental beauty with gourmet delights. Perfectly adapted for container life, this mini-citrus transforms your decor with its glossy foliage and bright orange fruits that bring a unique radiance to your sunny rooms.

Harvest: Flavours & Aromas

The Calamondin delights your senses with its generous flowering and versatile small fruits that appear throughout the seasons.

• Period: Intermittent flowering and fruiting all year long.
• Visual Description: Small round fruits, similar to miniature mandarins, turning from green to vibrant orange when ripe.
• Flavour Profile: Tart and fragrant flesh, reminiscent of a cross between a lime and a tangerine, with a thin, sweet edible skin.
• Culinary Uses: Enjoy the fruits fresh (skin and all!), squeeze them for juice, cook them into marmalades, or use them to zest up your cocktails and exotic dishes.

Indoor Planting Guide

To successfully grow your Calamondin indoors, follow these essential steps:

• Ideal Location: Place your plant in the brightest spot in your home, ideally near a south or west-facing window. During the summer, move it outdoors to the balcony or patio to enjoy the fresh air.
• Soil and Potting: Use a rich, well-drained potting mix specifically formulated for citrus or tropical plants. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes.
• Humidity: This citrus thrives in a humid atmosphere. Mist the foliage regularly or place the pot on a tray of wet pebbles.

Care Guide

• Watering: Water thoroughly as soon as the soil surface feels slightly dry. Avoid letting water stand in the saucer to protect the roots.
• Fertilisation: Feed your plant once a month with a citrus fertiliser during the growing season (spring and summer).
• Pruning: Lightly prune every year after the main harvest to maintain a compact and harmonious shape.
• Air Purification: Enjoy its natural benefits, as the Calamondin helps purify the air in your home.