calamondin miniature orange tree Calamondin Orange Tree – AVS Lifestyle

calamondin miniature orange tree Calamondin Orange Tree – AVS LifestyleCalamondin Orange Tree Origin General The Calamondin Orange Tree is a citrus hybrid cross between a mandarin orange and a kumquat native to south and southeast Asia. It is predominantly cultivated in The Philippines for its citrus juice and most commonly cultivated in the US as an ornamental plant It is a cold hardy evergreen shrub that bears sour, golf ball sized orange fruit Light Shade tolerant tree, although most productive when in full light Opt

Calamondin Orange Tree

Origin / General

• The Calamondin Orange Tree is a citrus hybrid cross between a mandarin orange and a kumquat native to south and southeast Asia.  It is predominantly cultivated in The Philippines for its citrus juice and most commonly cultivated in the US as an ornamental plant
• It is a cold-hardy evergreen shrub that bears sour, golf ball sized orange fruit

Light

• Shade tolerant tree, although most productive when in full light
• Opt for bright, indirect light if growing indoors

Water

• Allow 1 inch of soil depth to dry before thoroughly water plant

Soil

• Give this tree plenty of room to spread out and establish a healthy root system
• Pot in a large container filled with 1 part each potting soil, organic compost, and perlite or vermiculite

Toxicity

• Produces limonene and linalool, substances toxic to dogs
• Contains essential oils and psoralens toxic to cats and horses
• Symptoms of poisoning include cold limbs, lethargy, diarrhea and dermatitis