Location
Like all citrus species, the Chinotto prefers it to be sunny, warm and protected. You should definitely protect the plant from drafts and strongly fluctuating temperatures. Between June and September, the chinotto is best placed in a sheltered, possibly roofed place in the garden, on the balcony or terrace.
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Substrate
It is best to plant the chinotto sapling in Citrus earth one, this contains the optimal composition for citrus species. Also make sure that there is good drainage by adding a layer at the bottom of the pot Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) or pack lava quarries. There is hardly anything (except cold) that citrus plants like less than waterlogging.
to water
As for all other types of citrus, the same applies to the Chinotto: do not pour too much and not too little. The tree does not tolerate moisture at all, but excessive drought can also damage it. Check the soil with your finger: it is time for watering when the surface of the substrate has dried off. After watering, the soil should be damp, but not really wet. Rainwater or stale water is best, as the chinotto is also sensitive to limescale.
Fertilize
Fertilize Every one to two weeks or so, you will have a special one on your chinotto tree Citrus fertilizerthat contains all the nutrients in the right composition.
When and how to cut
The form and Clearance cut should be done in spring, if possible, before the first shoots sprout.
Pests
Like all citrus species, the chinotto is loved by scale insects and aphids as well Spider mites infested. The pests mainly occur in winter quarters, when the plant is already weakened. If the infestation is still low, it is usually sufficient to spray the animals with a water / detergent mixture and thus kill them all around.
Diseases
The Chinotto reacts quickly to care errors with leaf shedding and / or discolored leaves. There can be various causes behind this, which should be carefully investigated.
- Plant is too moist
- Plant is too dry
- Nutrient deficiency (insufficiently fertilized)
- Lack of light (especially in winter)
- Plant is exposed to drafts and / or temperature fluctuations
Overwinter
Like all citrus species, the Chinotto overwinters best in a cool, but frost-free and light location. It is sufficient if the temperatures are just above freezing point.
Tips & Tricks
The bitter orange variety "Seville Orange" is also very nice to look at, the fruits of which are traditionally processed into bitter orange jam. The fruits of the chinotto are also ideal for jam.
IJA