How to grow Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix)

[@AbuHilal.]

Just bought one and the sales man at the nursery told me it's a lime tree from Thailand. I was a bit disappointed when I started to search and came to know that it's not your typical lime tree.. but after seeing the encouraging comments I think I'll keep it 😀. Thanks to all.

[@jimmansayagan7681]

Hi Byron, I planted different citrus family here from pomelo to micrantha. I wish I could have that one. What I did is since they are one family I budded and grafted them in a tree, so that one tree bear different fruits depending on the season. I put vermicast as fertilizer

[@apsaranni]

I have 3 of these plants 🌱 and I use it for cooking almost every day

[@AnnieSimsie]

in Bali, Indonesia the fruit is as popular as the leaves for cooking... it creates a fresh taste and fragrance in a lot of Balinese cooking. Ohh, and we call it Limo!

[@Esperalzi-Esfaral]

Skin of the fruit used as one of the ingredients for Thai green curry. Leaves also used for this recipe. Other ingredients include cilantro, cilantro roots, basil leaves, onions, garlic, galangal, turmeric, turmeric leaves, lemongrass, etc which are all pounded together into fine to coarse paste that is later sauteed and added to it coconut milk, meats, eggplant, potatoes etc.

[@mahal9394]

The fruit us actually frequently used, not eaten directly like you eat an orange, but used a lot as food flavoring like, sushi (Philippine 'kinilaw', desserts (balances sweetness and sour taste, plus the amazing aroma that like a key lime pie minus the aroma), and other dishes you use a lemon. However, your video is very informative and on point for the uses you've mentioned.

[@ddgamble2199]

Thank you for your informative video. I wonder how this tree would do as a bonsai?

[@delimasimamora5500]

We can use the fruits in the bath , smell good and resfrehing

[@xantheforbay4127]

These are some of the best limes 👍🏼

[@GraftingTactick]

Great video, plenty to take from, thanks for sharing my friend 👍

[@sofiep7861]

We used to have a mature kaffir lime tree grown from seed (center trunk is 4-5", 25-30 year old) and on the ground. Ours died due to borer ='( . If you don't prune them, they will behave like tree, with long main trunk, and bushy(?) on top. You can also use the cut fruit to rub your hands after finish handling seafood to eliminate fishy smell on hands.

[@surft]

One thing to note here is that if it not grafted and grown from seed, it will take a really long time for it to bear fruit. I've had mine for about 8 years and still no flowers or fruits:(

[@Trickytrickify]

I have been having this plant for over 2 years now and I have never harvested any fruits at all. I need the leaves but I would like to have the fruit as well sometimes.

[@bigheart8443]

Woow look so beautiful and nice I love it

[@XXDEADGOATXX]

my 5-6 year old has reached a height of 14-16 ft. but has only produced once 2 years ago...2017. it is in bloom now with tons of bumble bees coming around....

[@jacobeksor6088]

Montagnard we use that lime skin for cooking with food also the leaf we use it too

[@ratnacook56]

dont eat the kaffir lime fruit sir but you can grate the skin for to make thai curry

[@oftin_wong]

The limes will be juicy if you water and fertilise the plant And they are one of the best lime juices you'll ever have Every bit as good as tahitians

[@oftin_wong]

Also not affected by gall wasp Or leaf miners ...or much compared to oranges and lemons

[@05drea86]

In Thailand the leaves used in cooking also the lime used for dandruff

[@PatoniSinsi]

This plant is native to Southeast Asia. It’s used quite often in Asian dishes and in many Southeast Asian countries.

[@novembersky3749]

Hi there, can u make a vid. how to transplant? : ) i just bought a 5 gallons dont know how to plant it : ((( thanks in advance.

[@michelleseguin3863]

Can you post a video of spraying with neem oil? What that looks like and how much. I am fighting leaf curl and see some bugs. The ladybugs I released to help combat can only do so much. I appreciate any help!!

[@LogeesPlants]

We'll pass the suggestion along to Byron for a pest management video. You generally want to spray the entire plant down forcefully until there's some run off. The plant should be dripping the neem solution once completed. Make sure, when applying, to do so in a shaded location.

[@khamphachantharangsy9129]

I would like to order: 1. Leaves 2. ripe fruits ???

[@NALYcooks]

I would love to grow this but they don’t sell any plant or plant here. Do you kno where I can order the seed from ?

[@andrewvang2118]

what kind of soil do you use ,your plant look so healthy

[@LogeesPlants]

We use a standard potting mix of peat, perlite and vermiculite ot a peat lite mix. With a ph between 5.8 and 6.2.

[@suryatisuryati701]

I grow that plan for many years . Bud from last years ...leave become curly and have line in the side . If any one can help me ?

[@LogeesPlants]

Could you possibly share a photo of your plant to [e-mail] so we may assist you with this?

[@yonglycheng212]

my kaffir live has a lot of new grow ( new leave ) but after one week it became try and fall off, so can u tell me what wrong with it ?

[@LogeesPlants]

Not sure, Grow in full sun, water when soil is visually dry and don’t over feed.

[@yonglycheng212]

I find out now because too much watering thank yo

[@suryasegeri2683]

Yongly Cheng that's what happens to mine, after I read a the comments from this video finally I found out my mistake. Thank you Logee's

[@rufinamallari8325]

It's nice to have it

[@snake0911]

i recently bought a 2 year plant. It's 2.5 feet tall. But the leaves are falling off everyday. What can i do to help it?

[@LogeesPlants]

+SmilingKnight Check the roots to see if they are alive and heathy. If not that is the problem. Be sure to water when the soil appears dry and not before. Keep at a minimum tmeperature of 65 and give them all the sun you can. If the root system has collapsed then don’t repot them but try and regulate the moisture in the soil and see if you can get them to grow new roots. At times they will come back from this stress as the season progresses.

[@tanja4027]

Amazing your kefier plant:) what kind of plant earth do they need for the kefier plant?

[@LogeesPlants]

They prefer a well-draining soil free from slow release fertilizers.

[@scottw2608]

Can this tree survive in Las Vegas weather

[@taephy6742]

I was told that there are male and female trees and the leaves differs a bit in shape. Hope you can touch on that. Apparently one is less fragrant but I don't know which one.

[@LogeesPlants]

Citurs hystrix has flowers that are both male and female or perfect flowers as it is known. Actually all citrus have perfect flowers and are self pollinating.

[@andersnrregren9087]

Thank you

[@yonglycheng212]

how much perlite and vermiculite do you mix in the soil ? thank you for helping

[@LogeesPlants]

30 to 40% perlite 10% vermiculite Best to buy a prepared soil unless you can understand the liming needs of the soil you are mixing. Most potting mixes are made of sphagnum peat moss perlite and vermiculite. Sometime compost is added and composted bark. To that dolomitic lime stone is added and some fertilizer.

[@yonglycheng212]

Does kaffir lime grow new leaf in fall and winter time ? thank you so much

[@LogeesPlants]

Yes but not to much. Most citrus slow down there growth in late fall and winter, with growth resuming in late winter.

[@PeonyGardenJoy]

My 3 years old grafted kaffir lime flowers and fruits late last December under grow lights, now bearing 8 larger fruits, with many more tiny flowers and fruit buds growing. I'm thrilled and surprised this is happening. I'll take it outside next week, high temp looks to be in the 70s.

[@0024Cass]

Hi, I have a kaffir lime tree that I bought rather recently. I didn't know what to look for when I was buying it and I've now noticed that although the tree is quite tall and looks healthy, the leaves on it are all tiny (except one little branch at the bottom) and aren't fragrant like they're meant to be. It's it a complete write off or is there something I can do to help it? Thanks in advance for your help

[@LogeesPlants]

Sure it’s the correct variety? The leaf is double segmented which is different than most citrus and even under poor culture the leaves are highly aromatic.

[@0024Cass]

thanks for getting back to me. appreciate it. Yes, the worn out tag definitely reads Kaffir Lime and a small branch closest to the soil has the leaves you've described with the familiar citrusy aroma. However, this is the only branch with the double large dark green leaves. There's about 30cms before the next branch and all the top branches have tiny yellow-light green leaves. I've now chopped the plant back to just above the lowest branch and hoping for the best.

[@PriscillaVanessa23]

I was told to use a spray with according to the ingredients it’s consist of organic neem oils in it. So after each spray, must I wash all the leaves as you mentioned in the video? I just knew this. Even if it’s organic, it’s won’t do good to the leaves? Oh ...... my ........

[@Pia1870.]

Hi 👋 can I buy from you please because I can’t find anywhere. I loose money to order online.

[@LogeesPlants]

where are you located?

[@Pia1870.]

LogeesPlants New Jersey

[@benparkinson8314]

Cool

[@conluanvlogs6567]

Like 👍

[@이소룡-i6w]

How many years have you grow?

[@LogeesPlants]

Takes about 3 years to get fruit :)

[@colleen2671]

We eat these like apples!

[@mercemaspero]

Where can buy kaffir lime seeds?

[@LogeesPlants]

Try checking Davesgarden.com for a vendor who may carry the seeds for sale for you.

[@yonglycheng212]

Can we use rock dust ?

[@LogeesPlants]

Rock dust fertilizers used in organic agriculture are not toxic even relatively high amounts.

[@yonglycheng212]

good but I can not find in Canada , only amazon have but too expensive

[@proamptik7015]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@novembersky3749]

i mean to plant to the ground : )

[@Pia1870.]

Hi can buy from you please

[@LogeesPlants]

We sell plants on our website at Logees.com but we only ship to the Continental US. We also have a retail greenhouse located in Danielson, CT. Here is the link to our Kaffir Lime. www.logees.com/kaffir-lime-citrus-hystrix-1518.html