Citrus Hystrix
4.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Also known as
Makrut Lime, Makrut Lime, Thai Lime and Citrus Micrantha
Taxonomy
Citrus hystrix
Citrus
Rutaceae
Sapindales
How to care for Citrus Hystrix
How often to water your Citrus Hystrix
Citrus Hystrix needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Makrut Lime in your home
Citrus Hystrix love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Citrus Hystrix does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Citrus Hystrix in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Citrus Hystrix
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Citrus Hystrix after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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A couple of my navel orange tree leaves are crumpling up and I want make sure I help it early if I can
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I decided to plant lemon lol
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What would cause new leafs to turn brown and drop? #MakrutLime
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Why does my “title “ say lime when I know it is a lemon tree??? #confused #MakrutLime
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He's just a wee lil lime lad trying his best to regrow despite being chopped so small, there's no way I could just leave him here. 🥺💕 I was pruning the patio trees we have left at work, and this lil guy... Well, I knew his chances were slim of finding a forever home, so $2 later and I have a new rescue. I have faith he'll regrow to be as big as his new siblings, it'll just take time and a lot of love~ 🥰 #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #PlantRescue #PatioTree #KaffirLime #MakrutLime #LadyNature
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Does anyone know what would cause this sticky dew-like substance on my #MakrutLime tree? I don’t think it’s scale (but I could be wrong). And what are these dry pale spots? I give it east-facing direct sunlight in the morning then south west in the afternoons, if that’s useful. Any help appreciated! #PestControl #NewPlants #help #NewPlantMom #HappyPlants
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Why are the leaves a dull color? #MeyerLemonTree
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Tiny lemons turning black? #MeyerLemonTree I originally bought this Meyer lemon tree from a nursery and it was doing well of course. Now the tiny lemons are all turning black or yellow very early. I water based off of what the app says as well as fertilize it as needed. As of right now my app says to water 4 1/2 cups every week. Water runs through well. Not sure what I’m doing wrong or why my lemons are turning black? I keep it outdoors, just like the nursery did. Direct sunlight for most of the day. Tree has been growing in this pot for about two years now and I just bought it a few months ago.
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These brown spots just appeared on a few leaves and most leaves on the tree have been getting more mottled and turning a lighter shade of green. About half the leaves also curl inward. Any sense of what’s going on/what I might need to adjust? #MakrutLime
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I’m growing a lemon plant and would like it to grow. It’s a few inches tall. Should I repot into a bigger pot?
Care Summary for Citrus Hystrix
Citrus Hystrix
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.