Grow your own fresh, zesty limes at home with the Mexican Lime Tree, also known as Citrus aurantiifolia. This compact and highly productive citrus tree is ideal for patios, balconies, conservatories, and sunny gardens, offering a tropical touch with its glossy evergreen foliage and deliciously fragrant white blossoms in spring and summer.
The elegant flowers develop into juicy, aromatic limes, perfect for adding a burst of citrus flavour to drinks, cooking, and homemade desserts. It thrives in a warm, sunny, sheltered position, requiring at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily. While it can withstand some cooler temperatures, it benefits from being indoors, such as in a greenhouse, during the winter months for frost protection.
Caring for this low-maintenance lime tree is straightforward. It requires regular watering during the growing season, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. Feeding with a citrus-specific fertiliser will encourage healthy growth and an abundant fruiting cycle.
Grow alongside lemons, oranges, or other citrus varieties for a stunning Mediterranean-style garden, or keep it as a standalone feature in a decorative pot. Whether you're a keen gardener or new to growing fruit, this compact, self-pollinating lime tree is a fantastic choice for bringing homegrown flavour and a touch of the exotic to your outdoor or indoor space.
Supplied as an established plant in a 7/9cm pot, ready to grow on.