Name: Calamansi - Souq Garden
SKU: 16600
Price: 75.0 AED
Availability: InStock

Scientific name	Citrus madurensis, citrus mitis, citrus microcarpa, x citrofortunella mitis, x citrofortunella microcarpa
Common name	Calamansi microcarpa tree
Temperature requirement	25-35 °C
Humidity	40-50%
Light	Bright and direct light.
Watering	Water everyday &keep moist
Pests	Scale insects and citrus rust mites.
Pet friendliness	Toxic to pets
Maximum plant height	3-7 m
Potting mix	Potting soil/red soil/manure/perlite
Pot requirement	Good drainage&repot every 1-2 years
Nutrition	Apply manure for first 15 days and npk for next 15 days
Pruning & training	Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears
Common color & season
Description	Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family rutaceae. It is the latin term for citron or conifer tree. It is also akin to kédros, the ancient greek word for cedar.The species name microcarpa, on the other hand is derived from the ancient greek words mikros which means “small” and karpos which means “fruit”..Grows well in dry semi arid climates producing good quality fruits. It can tolerate occasional light frosts. Optimum temperature range is 16-20°Cwithin a range of 17-40°C. Annual rainfall of 500-775mm is optimum. Sweet orange can be grown in any well drained soils, sandy or clay loams are preferable.