Citrus hystrix

Kaffir Lime / Makrut Lime

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Aromatic tropical shrub with distinctive double-leaflets; leaves and fruit used in Southeast Asian cuisine. Prefers bright light and humidity.
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Plant Details

Common Name Kaffir Lime / Makrut Lime
Family Rutaceae
Genus Citrus
Species Hystrix
Origin Southeast Asia
Blooming White fragrant flowers, often year-round in tropics
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining mix: peat, perlite, and pine bark for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Increase humidity via misting in dry seasons

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun (6+ hours) or very bright indirect light; low light causes leaf drop

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Fertilization

Apply balanced citrus fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring to Autumn)

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Pruning

Prune to maintain shape, remove dead wood, and encourage bushier growth

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect Spider Mite

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 5 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
59° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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