Citrus plants form a diverse family. They grow widely in tropical and south tropical areas of South Asia. That's why we don't know much about it. We will introduce you to a small selection of species that you can also encounter in this country.
What types of citrus plants are there?
The most well-known citrus plant species include bitter orange, calamondine, clementine, grapefruit, kumquat, lime, mandarin, orange and lemon. These can be cultivated as potted plants and grown in home gardens or on terraces.
Bitter Orange
The bitter orange, also known as the three-leaf orange or three-leaf lemon, has its origins in the Himalayas. It is robust, easy to care for and is considered the most winter-hardy citrus species. The cold-hardy plant easily survives winters in our gardens, but sheds its leaves in autumn.
Calamondin
Calamondin looks like a small orange tree, but is its own species. It is well suited for beginners in citrus cultivation because it requires little care. In return it has the following to offer:
- attractive, glossy green foliage
- fragrant flowers
- refreshing fruits
Clementine
In this country, the clementine can only be cultivated in a bucket. Like almost all types of citrus, you have to overwinter this evergreen plant. It is often sold commercially as a tall or half-trunk with a spherical crown, which further emphasizes its decorative appearance.
Grapefruit
A fast-growing, undemanding type of citrus that can grow quite tall. Their fruits are among the largest in the citrus world. In particularly warm locations it can bring them to maturity even in our latitudes.
Kumquat
Small, elongated fruits characterize the typical appearance of a kumquat. The plant grows beautifully bushy, but only yields abundantly in the ideal location. This should be very warm and sunny.
Lime
The green sister of the lemon, in addition to the obligatory acidity, also has its own aromatic note. The varieties we offer have different requirements. The easiest variety to care for is the common lime, also known as the Persian lime.
Mandarin
Whether we can get fruit out of it or not, a tangerine tree is always a benefit for the patio at home. The white flowers appear from May to September and exude a delicate scent.
Orange
Everyone knows what an orange tree looks like. In this country it has to be cultivated in a bucket and therefore remains smaller in size. The care required is typical for citrus plants: water as needed, fertilize, cut and repot every now and then and of course overwinter safely.
Lemon
A classic when it comes to conjuring up Mediterranean flair. You can find refined and already bearing plants in specialist shops. They are even regularly offered in supermarkets for a reasonable price.
Tip
You can propagate a lemon tree yourself from a seed. Such a plant grows quickly, but will not bear fruit for a long time. She is still a feast for the eyes.
