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Kaffir Lime - Grafted

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Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix)

This species of Indonesian lime has highly aromatic leaves which, along with the rind, are essential ingredients for creating the authentic flavour of Thai cuisine. Kaffir limes have curious, 'double' leaves and strong spines. The heavily dimpled fruit, which ripen to a yellow colour, aren't quite as juicy as most citrus. While some describe their tart juice as strongly flavoured, others find it ideal for flavouring food and drinks.

Plant Care  

Sun

They prefer full sun but in the warm areas of the country will handle some shade. 

Water

Need watering regularly especially during summer. Water newly planted trees once or twice per week deeply.

Soil

To ensure successful fruiting, plant in well-drained fertile soil. Incorporate a good compost and keep mulched.

Fertilizer

Citrus are heavy nutrient feeders, use a high nitrogen NPK fertiliser. Apply 200g at the drip line (2/3 in spring and 1/3 in summer) increasing this by 200g per year until you are applying 2kg. Apply manure in the autumn spread under the tree with mulch.

Wind

Not very wind tolerant but reasonably tolerant to salty marine conditions. 

Frost

Cold tolerant to - 5°C. More hardy once established.

Fruiting

1-3 years after planting for grafted plant

Pruning

Citrus are not trained to any particular shape, some varieties do not need any shaping at all. Prune to shape if necessary and any dead or diseased branches. They will tolerate heavy cutting back. Also remove any sucker growth. 

 

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Adele McLean
Kaffir lime

Well packaged and great condition

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Chloe Trebilco
Excellent service and product

We received the Kaffir lime plant in perfect condition, beautifully packed and on time. Webhighly recommend Exotica NZ.

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Samia Rose
Kaffir lime

Beautiful healthy plant arrived. Well packaged and fast delivery. I am looking forward to see it grow and produce beautiful limes.