Kumquat in Red Pot 新年来临 Four Season Lime
$98.90
incl. GST
- Overall Height APPROXIMATELY 48cm
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and though look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- This Plant symbolizes unlimited prosperity and happiness and it would make ideal gifts as well as home/office decor during this festive season.
- The fruit is sweet and tart at the same time and is eaten without removing the peel.
- Kumquat trees are beautiful, with dark, glossy green leaves and bright orange fruit which is both gorgeous and delicious.
- When grown outdoors, kumquat trees can reach 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- Kumquats are well adapted to most well-drained potting mixes.
- Grow them in a standard soilless mix that has a pH of around 6.
- For outdoor growing, kumquat plants are known to be some of the more cold-tolerant citruses.
FEEDING/FERTILIZER
- Moderate amounts of fertilizer are needed during the active growing season.
- Reduce and restrict fertilizer when going into the winter season.
- There are several excellent citrus fertilizers on the market but any organic balanced fertilizer will work.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Full to partial sun is required for growing kumquats.
- The more light the better but as with all citrus, they can be grown indoors on an east or west-facing window and flower and produce fruit.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- You should keep the soil moist around young trees, but not wet or soggy.
- Once the tree is established, water during dry spells.