CALAMONDIN

This variety of citrus is known as miniature orange. It is native form Asia and is used as bonsai in Mediterranean gardens. In warm climates they can be placed outdoors and balconies, but in cold areas it is better to have them as indoor plants. Since its fruit is a tiny orange, it is used both ornamentally and consumer. The Calamondin is used in cooking because of its qualities as citrus and its high content of vitamin C.

LIGHT	Sun and shadow
TEMPERATURE	Warm temperatures are better to this plant. Anyway it resists cold. However, in less warm climates it is advisable to put the plant indoors during the winter months. He likes humid environments.
IRRIGATION	Abundant irrigation during the months of fruit production in spring and autumn.
SOIL	Fertile and well drained, but always humid.
FLOWERING	First flowering before winter and then in summer. The fruits come out after flowering, in spring and autumn. Its flowers are white, pleasant fragrance and come out at the angles of the branches.
FERTILIZED	Fertilize with nitrogen-rich compost in the months of June to November.
PRUNING	It only requires maintenance pruning during the winter.