Cumquat Calamondin

🍊 Cumquat / Calamondin 

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Description

Botanical name: Citrus × microcarpa (Calamondin)

Common names: Cumquat Calamondin, Calamansi, Philippine Lime

A compact, evergreen citrus tree prized for its glossy green leaves, highly fragrant white flowers, and small round orange fruits. The fruit has a tart, tangy flavour, widely used in drinks, marmalades, sauces, and cooking. Excellent as a potted plant or small garden tree.

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Size / Height

• Height: Approx. 1.5 – 3 m in the ground

• Pot-grown: Commonly 1 – 1.8 m

• Spread: About 1 – 2 m

(Can be kept smaller with pruning — perfect for patios and balconies.)

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Sun & Position

• Full sun for best flowering and fruiting

• Minimum 5–6 hours of direct sunlight daily

• Sheltered from strong winds

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Soil

• Well-drained, fertile soil

• Slightly acidic to neutral pH

• For pots, use a premium citrus potting mix

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Watering

• Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Reduce watering slightly in cooler months

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Feeding

• Feed with a citrus fertiliser every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer

• Liquid feeds encourage healthy foliage and fruit set

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Pruning

• Light pruning after fruiting to maintain shape

• Remove dead or crossing branches

• Responds very well to pruning and shaping

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Flowering & Fruiting

• Flowers mainly in spring and summer

• Often flowers and fruits at the same time

• Fruit ripens to bright orange and can remain on the tree for months

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Cold & Climate

• Best in warm temperate to subtropical climates

• Protect from heavy frost (especially when young or in pots)