Fruits
Citrus × microcarpa
Calamondin
Also known as: Calamansi
A compact citrus bearing small, round, highly tart orange fruit often used like a lime. Fragrant white flowers and glossy leaves make it an attractive container plant.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun or very bright light
- Water
- Moderate; excellent drainage
- Hardiness
- Frost tender
Sizes & prices
- 6"$29.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Keep in mind: Despite the inventory’s “lime” label, calamondin fruit ripens orange.
Fruit & harvest
- Pollination
- Indoors, gently shake open flowers to transfer pollen where insects are absent. Fruit-set requirements vary by variety.
Growing & care
- Care & pruning
- Keep in a container and bring indoors before frost. Use the fruit for juice or seasoning rather than expecting a conventional green lime.
- Size & rootstock
- Mature size depends on the variety, rootstock and container. Choose stock suited to the space available for indoor winter care.
- Harvest
- Let fruit ripen on the plant; it does not ripen further after picking. Taste is a better ripeness guide than rind color alone.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Photo: IvanTortuga (image resized for display) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.