Calamondin Orange Tree

Calamondin Orange Tree

Origin / General

• The Calamondin Orange Tree is a citrus hybrid cross between a mandarin orange and a kumquat native to south and southeast Asia.  It is predominantly cultivated in The Philippines for its citrus juice and most commonly cultivated in the US as an ornamental plant
• It is a cold-hardy evergreen shrub that bears sour, golf ball sized orange fruit

Light

• Shade tolerant tree, although most productive when in full light
• Opt for bright, indirect light if growing indoors

Water

• Allow 1 inch of soil depth to dry before thoroughly water plant

Soil

• Give this tree plenty of room to spread out and establish a healthy root system
• Pot in a large container filled with 1 part each potting soil, organic compost, and perlite or vermiculite

Toxicity

• Produces limonene and linalool, substances toxic to dogs
• Contains essential oils and psoralens toxic to cats and horses
• Symptoms of poisoning include cold limbs, lethargy, diarrhea and dermatitis