Calamondin (Citrus calamondin) belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is mainly used for decorative purposes indoors and often as a bonsai specimen. It is an evergreen, fruit-bearing tree of slow growth with glossy, green, leathery leaves.
Terrain
Grows successfully in fertile soils and not calcareous with good drainage.
Position
Prefers sunny places away from shady spots and wind currents. Ideal temperatures are between 10-25 ° C. During the summer, transfer them to the balcony.
Durability
It does not withstand frosts. Ideal plant for places with intense air pollution and drought.
Watering
It needs moderate watering. In summer it needs more frequent watering. During fruiting it needs proper fertilization and watering.
Enemies and Diseases
Most of the diseases of calamontine are related to mistakes made in its care.
- The fall of the leaves or their yellowing occurs because watering is very abundant.
- Its slow or no flowering occurs because the lighting is insufficient.
- Fruit fall occurs when there is a lack of nutrients in the soil. So it needs fertilizer.
The most common enemies of calamontine are aphids, pseudococcus, granules and red spider.
