Fortunella margarita

Meiwa Kumquat

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Small evergreen citrus tree with glossy leaves and edible oval fruits known as kumquats, suitable for bright indoor or sheltered outdoor cultivation.
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Plant Details

Common Name Meiwa Kumquat
Family Rutaceae
Genus Fortunella
Species Margarita
Origin China
Blooming Spring, white fragrant flowers followed by fruit
Leaf Color Dark green glossy
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 + Pine bark)

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings, reduce drastically in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to bright indirect light; protect from scorching afternoon heat in summer

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Fertilization

Apply balanced citrus fertilizer monthly from April to August, stop feeding in autumn/winter

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Pruning

Prune lightly after fruiting season to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid 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 3 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
46° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 50
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 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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