- One of the best fruting plants.
- Best source of vitamin c.
- Easy to care and requires less maintenance.
About Kagzi Nimboo
Kagzi Nimboo (Citrus aurantifolia) is a perennial evergreen tree belongs to family Rutaceae. The stem is irregularly slender branched and possesses short and stiff sharp spines or thorns 1 cm or less. Leaves are alternate, elliptical to oval.
Lime is popular for its beautiful appearance and pleasing flavor and for its excellent food qualities.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height | 19 inch (48 cm) |
Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
Common Name | Citrus Limonum, limbu. |
Maximum Reachable Height | up to 2.4 meters. |
Flower Colour | White. |
Bloom Time | January to February, May to June and October |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting And Care
Sunlight
- Keep the plant outdoor with natural bright light.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the Kagzi Nimboo plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Kagzi Nimboo Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight | Natural bright light. |
Watering | Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
Soil | Soil should be a well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
Temperature | 25 to 35 degree Celcious. |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Harvest Season | Summer, winter, Rainy season. |
Kagzi Nimboo Uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
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