How should a citrus mitis be watered?
The citrus plant is watered when necessary. Specifically, this requirement implies that the top 10 to 15 percent of the substrate should be well dried. Pour the lime-free water directly onto the root disc until it runs out of the opening in the bottom. A moderate change between dryness and humidity thus determines the perfect water balance.
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When and how does a calamondin orange get fertilizer?
The evergreen leaves, the beautiful flowers and the refreshing fruits demand a lot of energy from your orange. The consumption of strength is balanced out with fertilizer. So fertilize You right:
- Liquid weekly from May to August Citrus fertilizer add to the watering water
- From September to April in indoor culture reduce the fertilizer application to intervals of 3 to 4 weeks
- Do not give fertilizer in cool, dark winter
Compared to commercially available liquid fertilizers for flowering trees, special citrus fertilizers are perfectly matched to the special requirements of Citrus mitis.
How do I properly overwinter a calamondin?
Give the orange in the autumn so early that there are no significant differences between the outside and inside temperatures. The gentler the transition, the better the acclimatization. So overwinter The Citrus mitis healthy and vital:
- In a bright, sunny location on the windowsill or in the heated winter garden
- Consistently normal room temperatures
- Continue to water moderately without causing waterlogging or bale dryness
- Only fertilize every 3 to 4 weeks from September to April
Since dry heating air can cause leaves to fall, please set up humidifiers in the immediate vicinity of the Citrus mitis. In addition, fill the saucer with pebbles and water so that a little evaporating moisture rises constantly.
Tips
A citrus mitis has made a name for itself as the only citrus plant that you can grow as a houseplant. In the bright, sunny location on the south window sill, the Mediterranean gem causes a sensation all year round. This works just as impressively in small rooms as bonsai.