| Botanical name | Citrus aurantifolia |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Key lime bear flowers that is white to yellowish with a ourole tinge on the margins most of the year. |
| Common name(s) | Key lime |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This tree has ovate leaves/foliage with an orange colour. |
| Uses in landscape design | Key lime can be used in landscape design for screening, hedging or as an espalier. |
| Planting instructions | moderate Climate, Full Sun |
| Maintenance | medium Water |
| Fruit | The fruit of key lime is yellow when ripe but usually is picked when green. It has a higher acidity and is more bitter and aromatic than other limes. |
| Soil conditions | Sandy , Well drained , MoistAcidic , Alkaline |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: yes Cultural: Commercial: yes Cosmetics: Other Uses: indoor plant Part Used: Fruit Attracts: Features: |
| Recommended varieties | ‘Tahiti’. Navel (sweet) oranges |
Citrus aurantifolia (Key lime)
- Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
- Common name(s): Key lime
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables, Trees
Plant description:
Key lime is yellow when ripe but usually is picked when green. It has a higher acidity and is more bitter and aromatic than other limes. It bears ovate leaves/foliage with an orange colour. The tree grows well in sandy, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Do not overwater as the tree will die when is exposed to too much water. Key lime bear flowers that is white to yellowish with a ourole tinge on the margins most of the year.
Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: SIT-russ or-an-tih-FOE-lee-uh
Citrus aurantifolia requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Key lime bear flowers that is white to yellowish with a ourole tinge on the margins most of the year.
This tree has ovate leaves/foliage with an orange colour.
Related plants
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
Shrubs and Perennials
