CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil dries out
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, ovate, slightly serrated edges
4.Flowers – Small, white to pale pink, fragrant
5.Fruits – Small, round to oval, green turning yellow when ripe; juicy, thin-skinned, very acidic
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting shrub or small tree
7.Feed – Balanced citrus fertilizer or organic compost every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Moderate; water regularly during dry spells and fruiting
9.Soil – Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
10.Sunlight – Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently to stabilize.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch lightly to maintain soil moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
2.Common names: Key Lime, Mexican Lime, West Indian Lime
3.Hindi: बिदेशी नींबू / काग़ज़ी नींबू (Bideshi Nīmbū / Kāgzi Nīmbū)
4.Tamil: மெக்சிகன் எலுமிச்சை (Meksikan Elumiccai)
5.Telugu: విదేశీ నిమ్మకాయ (Vidēśī Nimmakāya)
6.Kannada: ಮೆಕ್ಸಿಕನ್ ನಿಂಬೆ (Meksikan Nimbe)
7.Marathi: परदेशी लिंबू (Paradeśī Limbū)
8.Malayalam: വിദേശ നാരകം (Vidēśa Nārakam)