Key Features & Benefits

• A popular citrus variety of Sweet Lime commonly known as mosambi
• Grafted plant ensures early fruiting (2–3 years) and uniform quality
• Produces juicy, mildly sweet fruits with low acidity
• High juice content, ideal for beverages
• Rich in Vitamin C, electrolytes, and antioxidants
• Suitable for pots, terrace gardening, and orchards
• Regular bearer with good yield

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)
• Essential for flowering, fruit setting, and sweetness

Soil

• Prefers well-drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter
• Ideal pH range: 5.5 to 7.0
• Avoid waterlogged or heavy soils

Watering

• Water regularly during growth and fruiting stages
• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Increase watering during summer and dry periods
• Reduce watering during winter
• Avoid irregular watering to prevent fruit drop

Fertilizers

• Apply organic compost or vermicompost every 30–45 days
• Use citrus-specific or balanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10 or 19:19:19)
• Add micronutrients like zinc, magnesium, and iron
• Neem cake helps improve soil health and pest resistance

Re-potting Instructions

• Re-pot every 1–2 years when grown in containers
• Use pots of at least 16–20 inches depth
• Replace topsoil annually with fresh compost mix
• Ensure proper drainage holes
• Use well-aerated potting mix

Fruiting Season

• Starts fruiting in 2–3 years (grafted plant)
• Main fruiting seasons in India:
  • August to October
  • November to March
• Multiple harvests possible with good care

Usage Ideas

• Fresh juice and summer drinks
• Used in fruit salads and desserts
• Ideal for hydration and cooling beverages
• Used in health drinks and detox recipes

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to maintain shape and improve air circulation
• Remove suckers below graft union
• Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
• Protect from frost and extreme cold
• Monitor pests like aphids, citrus psyllids, and leaf miners; use neem oil
• Ensure proper sunlight and spacing for better yield.