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Kumquat tree
Citrus japonica
A compact citrus grown for glossy foliage and small orange fruit.
Care notes by theboxerge Updated
About this plant
Kumquats can spend warm weather in a bright outdoor spot but need protection from freezing conditions. Flowering and fruiting depend on light, plant maturity and steady care.
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright light and sun
- Watering
- Water when the compost surface starts to dry
- Soil
- Free-draining citrus compost
Plan your care
A kumquat needs a workable winter location as well as a sunny summer one. Measure doorways and pot weight before choosing a container that may need moving.
Introduce outdoor sunshine gradually and inspect for pests before the return indoors. Use root-zone moisture to adjust watering in the new location instead of continuing the summer schedule unchanged.
Growing tips
Use a pot with open drainage holes. Acclimatise gradually to outdoor sunshine and inspect for pests before bringing it indoors for winter.
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