Indian Finger Lime Plant
Citrus australasica, or Indian Finger Lime, is a hardy shrub/tree growing 2-5m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub/Tree
Height
1 to 3 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Australia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 75%
Potting media
40% Loam, 30% Sand, 30% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Late Winter to Early Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
3 to 5 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
30-50 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Immune Boost
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Aphids, Fruit Fly Infestation.
Dark lesions on fruit and leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves, Curling, Small holes in fruit.
Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides.