Calamondín, a miniature orange tree

  • The calamondin is a small fruit tree that grows in pots and reaches up to 2 meters.
  • It requires full sun, frequent watering and good drainage to thrive properly.
  • Its fruits are edible, sweet and sour and can be used in various culinary preparations.
  • It is cold-resistant and easy to care for, ideal for gardens or interiors.
Mónica Sánchez

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Origin and characteristics of calamondín

What are the care of the miniature orange tree?

Location

Irrigation

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Earth

  • Garden: it is important that the soil has good drainage, mixing the soil with 20% perlite if necessary.
  • Flower pot: fill with universal substrate, or with mulch.

Pruning

Planting or transplanting time

Harvest

Plagues and diseases

Propagation

Seeds

Cuttings

Rusticity

What uses is it given?

  • Ornamental: it is undoubtedly the most widespread. It is a beautiful little tree, easy to care for, that can even be worked as a bonsai.
  • Culinary: its fruits are like oranges but in miniature, and like them, they can be consumed as a dessert or snack. In addition, a drink known as calamondín liquor is also prepared. Of course, if I had to compare them, I would say that the calamondin ones are somewhat more acidic and that may not appeal to sensitive palates.

Where to buy?


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      Nancy said
    ago 9 years

    Hello good afternoon, I want to know where I can get it in Medellin, the miniature calamonddin. Thanks

    Reply to Nancy
         Monica Sanchez said
      ago 9 years

      Hello Nancy.
      I'm sorry I can't help you on this 🙁. Perhaps you will find it in nurseries, or in online stores.
      A greeting.

      Reply to Monica Sánchez
      Edgar agustin vargas said
    ago 5 years

    I would like to know where I can get seeds in Costa Rica?

    Reply to Edgar Agustin Vargas
         Monica Sanchez said
      ago 5 years

      Hi Edgar.

      Look on ebay or amazon. Sometimes you find interesting things there.

      regards

      Reply to Monica Sánchez
      Zara said
    ago 5 years

    Hi! Can I transplant it in summer? Where I live it is already quite hot. I better wait for fall or can I do it now? Thanks!

    Reply to Zara
         Monica Sanchez said
      ago 5 years

      Hi Zara,

      The ideal is to wait until autumn, but if after making the hole you add enough water, wait for the soil to absorb it, and then remove the plant, trying not to touch the roots too much, there is no reason to have problems.

      Greetings.

      Reply to Monica Sánchez