Love cooking delicious Asian cuisine? Then Kaffir lime is the perfect addition to any home cook or budding chefs garden. Its highly aromatic leaves add a terrific depth of flavor.  Ideal for both ground planting and feature pots. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a first-time planter, these hardy trees are easy to care for and will provide you with an abundant harvest for years to come.

Product Specification

• Common Name: Kaffir Lime
• Botanical Name: Citrus hystrix
• Mature Width: 1-2 meters
• Mature Height: 2-4 meters
• Foliage: Dark Green glossy leaves
• Form/Habit: Upright, compact
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen foliage
• Water Requirements:  For best result, keep lemons well watered during warmer months
• Maintenance: Low – medium. Citrus fertalizer and disease prevention is a recommended
• Planter suitability: Yes
• Sun: Full Sun location for best result
• Native: No

Commonly Asked Questions

How do I get my Limes to produce delicious fruit?

A well hydrated plant will produce juicy fruit. The location of citrus is especially important, as they will prefer a full sun location. Look into disease prevention to ensure your plant is healthy and use a fertalizer that has been especially designed for citrus. Good draining is also a must, along with a layer of mulch will also help keep the moisture in the soil. Kaffir limes are not known to be juicy fruit, their juice production is quite limited, it is the leaves that produce the aromatics, rather than the juice.

When do Limes produce fruit?

It can take a couple of years for limes to produce fruit, be patient and look after the health of your plant and you will be rewarded. Limes will produce fruit in the warmer months of the year. Tahitian lime is popular for baking and general cooking, including both the rind and juice. Kaffir lime is more suited to Asian style cooking.

Are Citrus suitable for planter pots?

They sure are, citrus thrive in pots, making them ideal for small gardens, courtyards and rental properties. Make sure your plant stays well hydrated as potted plants dry out more quickly than they would in the ground. Rotate the pot ever few months to encourage even growth all over the plant.