Kagzi Nimboo, Lemon Tree - Plant

Kagzi Lime is popular for its beautiful appearance and pleasing flavour and for its excellent food qualities.

What makes it special

One of the best fruting plants.
Best source of vitamin c.
Easy to care and requires less maintenance.

Kagzi Nimboo (Citrus aurantifolia) is a perennial evergreen tree belongs to family Rutaceae. The stem is irregularly slender branched and possesses short and stiff sharp spines or thorns 1 cm or less. Leaves are alternate, elliptical to oval. Lime is popular for its beautiful appearance and pleasing flavor and for its excellent food qualities.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 19 inch (48 cm)
• Plant Spread: 6 inch (15 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Citrus Limonum, limbu.
• Maximum Reachable Height: up to 2.4 meters.
• Flower Colour: White.
• Bloom Time: January to February, May to June and October
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow.
• Planting and care: Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

SunlightKeep the plant outdoor with natural bright light. SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content. WateringPoke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the Kagzi Nimboo plant with organic fertilizer once a month. Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily. Re-pottingWhen a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer. Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition. For re-potting procedure click here

Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area. Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
DontsDo not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes. Kagzi Nimboo careInitial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light. Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

• Sunlight: Natural bright light.
• Watering: Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
• Soil: Soil should be a well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.
• Temperature: 25 to 35 degree Celcious.
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer.
• Harvest Season: Summer, winter, Rainy season.

Kagzi Nimboo uses
Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:

Kagzi Lime juice dispels the irritation and swelling of mosquito bites
Kagzi lime useful to treat blood pressure
Appetite improvement
Digestion and mineral absorption
Acidic indigestion
Heartburn, nausea, and hyperacidity
Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines

Culinary Use

Lime juice is the most common and economical refreshing drink, which is considered as best source of vitamin C
It is also used for preparing beverages such as limeade and lime Rickey