Calamondin orange care

Citrus x microcarpa needs direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Citrus x microcarpa
Other names: Calamansi, Panama orange, Indoor orange tree
Light: Direct sun. Give it the sunniest window you have. It needs 6 or more hours of direct light.
Soil check: Every 4 to 8 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a potting soil for citrus, or soil with extra perlite. The mix must drain well.

Leaves drop after a move or in low light. Keep the plant in one sunny place.
Use a fertilizer for citrus in spring and summer. Pale leaves mean the plant needs food.
Look under the leaves for scale and spider mites. Wipe them off or use insecticidal soap.
Put the plant outside in a warm summer. Bring it in before nights fall below 10 C.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.