Plant Families

CITRUS ACIDICA

₹50.00

Citrus acidica, commonly known as Indian Lime or Kagzi Nimbu, is a small, evergreen fruit tree prized for its juicy, acidic fruits used widely in culinary and medicinal applications. Native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated across India, it thrives in tropical to subtropical climates. Its small size, fast growth, and year-round fruiting potential make it ideal for home gardens. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into the ground or a larger planter.

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CITRUS ACIDICA

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CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

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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 feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 12 feet
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, oval-shaped, glossy
4.Flowers – Small, white, fragrant, five-petaled
5.Fruits – Round to oval, green turning light yellow when ripe; thin-skinned, juicy and sour
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting shrub or small tree
7.Feed – Organic compost or citrus-specific fertilizer every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Regular; increase frequency during flowering and fruiting
9.Soil – Well-drained sandy or loamy soil, slightly acidic
10.Sunlight – Needs full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)
11.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–100°F (21°C–38°C); protect from frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a sunny, sheltered site with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal in depth to the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Refill with soil and firm gently around the base.
5.Water deeply and mulch around the base to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Citrus acidica
2.Common names: Indian Lime, Kagzi Nimbu, Acid Lime
3.Hindi: काग़ज़ी नींबू (Kāgzi Nīmbū)
4.Tamil: எலுமிச்சை (Elumiccai)
5.Telugu: నిమ్మకాయ (Nimmakāya)
6.Kannada: ನಿಂಬೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Nimbe Hannu)
7.Marathi: कागदी लिंबू (Kāgadī Limbū)
8.Malayalam: ചെറുനാരകം (Cherunārakam)