Overview

Discover the delightful calamondin live plant, a charming and productive addition to any plant collection. This unique hybrid citrus tree, often referred to as a calamansi citrus tree, is a cross between a mandarin orange and a kumquat, offering a distinctive sweet-tart flavor profile. It’s not just a fruit producer; the calamondin is also prized for its ornamental beauty, featuring dark green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and vibrant orange fruits that appear year-round. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, this adaptable plant brings a touch of tropical elegance and a bounty of culinary possibilities to your home or patio.

The calamondin’s continuous blooming and fruiting cycle ensures a dynamic display throughout the year, making it a focal point in any setting. Its compact size makes it ideal for container gardening, allowing it to thrive on patios, balconies, or indoors near a sunny window. Known for its fresh citrus aroma, especially when in bloom, the calamondin offers a multi-sensory experience that enhances your living space. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own fresh citrus, perfect for a variety of uses.

Key Benefits

The calamondin live plant offers a multitude of benefits, from its aesthetic appeal to its practical uses. Its continuous production of fruit and flowers ensures ongoing enjoyment and a fresh supply of citrus. Explore the many advantages of cultivating this remarkable plant:

• Year-Round Beauty: Experience a stunning transformation with dark green leaves, fragrant white flower petals, and bright orange fruits adorning your plant throughout the year, providing continuous visual interest.
• Edible & Versatile Fruit: The small, round fruits are edible, featuring a sweet peel and a sour, tangy pulp. They are perfect for culinary applications, including baked goods, jams, cocktails, and refreshing drinks.
• Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the fresh, uplifting citrus aroma that the calamondin tree emits, especially when its white flowers are in bloom, naturally perfuming your living space.
• Container Friendly: This adaptable citrus tree thrives in containers, making it an excellent choice for patios, balconies, or as an indoor calamondin tree, allowing you to easily move it to optimize growing conditions.
• Relatively Low Maintenance: With proper care, calamondin trees are straightforward to grow, making them suitable for gardeners of various experience levels. They require consistent watering and adequate sunlight.
• Unique Hybrid Fruit: A fascinating hybrid of mandarin orange and kumquat, the calamondin offers a unique flavor that stands out from other citrus varieties, enhancing your culinary adventures.
• Health Benefits: Like other citrus, calamondin fruit is a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your calamondin live plant involves understanding its specific needs to ensure robust growth and abundant fruit production. These trees thrive in environments that mimic their tropical origins. For optimal health, consider planting your Calamondin in containers, especially if you reside outside USDA zones 8-10, as this allows for easy relocation during colder months. When choosing soil, a well-draining mix, such as cactus soil, is ideal. Calamondins do not tolerate ‘wet feet’ and can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or left in soggy soil.

Sunlight is paramount for your calamansi citrus tree. It requires at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to flourish. If growing indoors, place it in the sunniest window available, and consider supplementing with a grow light, especially during winter months or in areas with limited natural light. While they love sun, extreme heat can be stressful for younger trees; if temperatures consistently exceed 90°F, providing partial shade during the hottest part of the day can prevent wilting. Regular fertilization with a high-nitrogen fertilizer is crucial, as calamondins, like humans, require a balance of macro and micronutrients (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium – NPK). Consistent feeding supports healthy foliage, fragrant blooms, and delicious fruit, ensuring your calamondin plant care routine results in a thriving tree.

Size & Details

Your calamondin live plant will arrive as a healthy specimen in a 1/2 gallon pot, ready for transplanting or enjoying in its current container. Depending on the season, plants typically range from 18-22 inches tall and 6-8 inches wide, providing a substantial start to your citrus growing journey. These trees are known for their moderate growth rate, reaching a mature height of 6-10 feet if planted in the ground, or remaining more compact when grown in containers. They are shipped in standard black growing pots, ensuring the plant’s health and stability during transit.

While we source the best available product, please note that we cannot guarantee blooms or fruit upon arrival, as these cycles are seasonal and dependent on environmental factors. However, with proper calamondin plant care, you can look forward to a continuous display of flowers and fruit throughout the year. The plant’s robust root system and established growth ensure a strong foundation for future development and enjoyment of this wonderful edible citrus plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this calamondin live plant get? A: When shipped, the plant is typically 18-22 inches tall and 6-8 inches wide. If planted in the ground, it can reach 6-10 feet, but in containers, its size can be managed to remain more compact, making it an ideal indoor calamondin tree.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The calamondin live plant is shipped in a standard 1/2 gallon growing pot, providing ample space for its initial growth. You may choose to repot it into a larger container upon arrival.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Calamondin trees can thrive both indoors and outdoors. They are suitable for outdoor planting in USDA zones 8-10. In colder climates, it’s best to grow them in containers so they can be moved indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Your calamansi citrus tree requires at least six hours of full direct sunlight daily. If kept indoors, place it by a sunny window or supplement with a grow light to ensure sufficient light exposure.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Calamondin trees are relatively easy to care for with consistent attention. Key aspects of calamondin plant care include proper watering, adequate sunlight, and regular fertilization.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: We carefully select and ship healthy, vibrant plants. While we cannot guarantee blooms or fruit upon arrival due to seasonal variations, rest assured you will receive a quality calamondin live plant ready to thrive.
• Q: Can I use the fruit for cooking? A: Absolutely! The fruit of this edible citrus plant is highly versatile. It has a unique sweet-sour flavor profile, making it excellent for baked goods, jams, cocktails, juices, and other culinary creations.
• Q: What is the best soil type for a calamondin tree? A: Calamondins prefer well-draining soil. A good quality potting mix, especially one formulated for citrus or cacti, works well to prevent root rot.
• Q: How often should I water my calamondin? A: Water your calamondin when the top inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as they do not like soggy roots. Ensure good drainage.
• Q: When is the best time to fertilize? A: Fertilize your calamondin live plant regularly during its active growing season (spring through fall) with a high-nitrogen fertilizer to support its continuous growth and fruit production.