Indian Desert Lime Plant
Citrus glauca, or Indian Desert Lime, is a hardy shrub/tree growing 3-5m, prefers well-drained sandy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub/Tree
Height
2 to 4 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained sandy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
India
Climatic Condition
Arid, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
40% to 50%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
5 to 10 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10 to 20 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Immune Boost
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 25% compost, 25% loam
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Citrus Canker, Greasy Spot, Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids.
Raised, brown lesions on leaves and fruits, Oily spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves.
Copper oxychloride-based fungicides, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Myclobutanil-based fungicides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.