Kagzi Nimboo, Lemon Tree

Description

 

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

 

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Sunlight

Keep the plant outdoor with natural bright light.

soil should be well-drained and fertile rich in organic content.

WateringPoke 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 the winter and rainy seasons.

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 the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.

Do the repotting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

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Plant Protection Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and dispose of them away from the planting area.

Spray Neem, Eucalyptus, or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

 

Don’t Do over-water the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.

Kagzi Nimboo Care

Initial 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 topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

 

Key requirements to keep the 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 the winter and rainy seasons.
Soil	Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
Temperature	25 to 35 degrees Celcius.
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 the best source of vitamin C
• It is also used for preparing beverages such as limeade and lime Rickey