Citrofortunella microcarpa

Calamondin orange

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Evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, fragrant white flowers, and small acidic yellow-orange fruits. Popular ornamental citrus for warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Calamondin orange
Family Rutaceae
Genus Citrofortunella
Species Microcarpa
Origin China / Southeast Asia
Blooming Spring/Summer, fragrant white flowers; fruit in autumn/winter
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining citrus mix, peat based with perlite or pumice for aeration and pH balance (6.0-7.0)

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, allow slight drying between waterings in winter. High humidity preferred.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to bright indirect light indoors. Rotate regularly for even growth. Protect from scorching midday in summer.

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Fertilization

Feed monthly with citrus-specific fertilizer during spring and summer. Stop feeding in late autumn/winter to prevent salt buildup.

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Pruning

Prune after harvest to maintain shape, remove dead wood, thin out crowded branches for airflow.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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