Citrus plants form a species-rich family. They grow far away in tropical and southern tropical areas of South Asia. That's why we don't know much about it. We present a small selection of species that you can also encounter in this country.
The number of citrus fruits is large
bitter orange
The bitter orange, also called three-leaf orange or three-leaf lemon, has its origins in the Himalayas. It is robust, easy to care for and is considered the hardiest citrus species. The cold-tested plant easily survives winter in our gardens, but sheds its leaves in autumn.
calamondin
Calamondin looks similar to a small orange tree, but is a separate species. It is well suited for beginners in citrus cultivation because it requires little care. In return, she has the following to offer:
- attractive glossy green foliage
- fragrant flowers
- refreshing fruits
clementine
In this country, the clementine can only be cultivated in a bucket. This evergreen plant must therefore - like almost all citrus species - overwinter. It is often sold commercially as a standard or half-stem with a spherical crown, which underscores its decorative appearance even more.
Grapefruit
A fast-growing, easy-care citrus variety that can grow quite tall. Their fruits are among the largest in the citrus world. In particularly warm locations, it can also bring them to maturity in our latitudes.
kumquat
Small, elongated fruits characterize the typical appearance of a kumquat. The plant grows beautifully bushy, but only bears plenty in the ideal location. This should be very warm and sunny.
lime
In addition to the obligatory acidity, the green sister of the lemon also has its own aroma to offer. The varieties we offer have different requirements. The most easy-care variety is the common lime, also known as the Persian lime.
tangerine
Whether we can elicit fruit from it or not, a tangerine tree is always an asset to the patio at home. The white flowers appear from May to September and exude a delicate fragrance.
orange
Everyone knows what an orange tree looks like. In this country it has to be cultivated in a bucket and therefore remains smaller in size. The maintenance effort is typical for citrus plants: water as needed, fertilize, cut and repot from time to time and of course overwinter safely.
lemon
A classic when it comes to conjuring up Mediterranean flair. In specialist shops you will find grafted and already bearing plants. Even in supermarkets they are regularly offered for a cheap price.
tips
You can multiply a lemon tree yourself from a core. Such a plant grows quickly, but will not bear fruit for a long time. She is still a feast for the eyes.