Lime Tree (Citrus hystrix) Kaffir Lime

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Regardless of whether these claims are true, it is true that makrut limes can be made into hair shampoo. 6. Is makrut lime an insect deterrent?

The fragrance of the kaffir lime tree not only attracts birds and butterflies to your garden, but also some pests as well. The most common ones are aphids, mealy bugs, armored scales, and soft scales. Aphids feed on the flowers and tender leaves of the tree. As for the scales, they latch on the leaves and trunk and munch on the leaves. Usually, gray fungus follows the scales and covers the branches and trunk of the tree. As for mealy bugs, they are hard to get rid of. For reference: in the hot days of summer, our mature makrut lime tree in a 20″ x 20″ pot gets about 1.5 gallons of water daily. In the winter, it might only get 0.5 gallons of water per day. The juice and rinds of the peel are used in traditional medicine in some Asian countries; the fruit's juice is often used in shampoo and is believed to kill head lice. [22] Other uses [ edit ] The location you plan to plant the kaffir lime tree has to get plenty of sun. Choose a spot in the south or west of the garden that gets at least 6 hours of full sun every day.

Citrus thorns compared, from left to right: makrut lime, Buddha’s hand, Yuzu. Our makrut tree’s thorns are quite tame by comparison. This may be due to breeding work that has reduced the thorns relative to the older genetics. Depending on your country of origin, the word kaffir can be as offensive to some people as the n-word is in America. In fact, the word “kaffir” in South Africa carries with it a similar awful history and meaning as the n-word. During the Summer months your kaffir lime tree will grow significantly, especially the first Summer. So give it a good quality liquid citrus feed, Baby Bio do one available here. We do this every two weeks whilst the tree is outside in its pot. We are based in the UK, so the equivalent in USDA zones would be 8 and below. The glossy, dark green leaves of the Kaffir lime tree are quite distinctive. Kaffir lime leaves look like two leaves joined together, as one appears to grow from the tip of the other. Kaffir lime leaves are most often used as an essential ingredient for flavouring many Asian dishes such as soups, curries and fish.

Makrut lime fruits are small (about 2-3″ in diameter) and visually unique. The skin is highly wrinkled, giving the fruit the external appearance of a miniature green brain. This evergreen bush (Citrus hystrix) is grown for the wonderful flavoured leaves. It will live happily inside or in a conservatory in the winter and in the summer can make a striking patio plant. However, it is not frost hardy. TOP TIP – First feed is the very day you move it outside. If you plan on planting kaffir lime in the soil, dig through some well rotted manure to enable better drainage.Frost and cold temperatures bring the downfall of this mighty tree. Make sure the temperature doesn’t drop below 50 degrees F all year round. If you live in a cold area, then you should grow the kaffir lime tree indoors and keep it protected from the elements. You can also bring it outdoors in the summer when it’s warm and sunny. Also, indoors, it’s easier to maintain a steady temperature and a high level of humidity, the way the tree likes it. Fertilizer