Shrub, Greenhouse Plant, Edible Fruit

Citrus × mitis

Calamondin
Award Winner Fragrant Scent Hardiness H3

Fragrant white flowers and small orange fruits often appear together on Citrus × mitis, creating a colourful evergreen houseplant. Commonly known as calamondin, it produces edible fruit with sweet peel and very sour flesh and requires bright light and frost-free winter conditions.

SKU: CITR-10-Y

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Size
Max Height
2.5 m — 4.0 m
Max Spread
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
East West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−5 to +1 °C) Half-hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Coastal Areas
  • Containers
Merits
  • Fragrant
  • Generally disease-free
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Citrus × mitis Description

Citrus × mitis, commonly called calamondin, forms a compact bushy evergreen with glossy rich green leaves and fragrant white flowers. These are followed by rounded orange fruits around 3 to 4cm across, which may remain on the plant while new flowers open. The thin peel is sweet, but the flesh is sharply acidic and is best used in drinks, preserves or cooking. Grow in full sun in freely draining citrus compost, watering and feeding regularly during spring and summer. In Ireland it should be kept in a conservatory, greenhouse or bright indoor position and can be moved outdoors during warm weather. Bring it back under cover before temperatures fall and reduce watering during winter while maintaining good light.

Planting Guide for Citrus × mitis

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Care guide for Citrus × mitis

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Uses for Citrus × mitis & Garden Styles it suits

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