Pink Finger Lime Live Plant – Grafted Citrus Tree, 2 Gallon Pot

Overview

Discover the unique and delightful world of the pink finger lime live plant. Originating from Australia, the finger lime (Citrus australasica) is a fascinating citrus variety known for its elongated, finger-shaped fruits filled with tiny, caviar-like vesicles. This particular variety produces beautiful pink ‘caviar’ that bursts with a refreshing, tangy flavor, making it a gourmet favorite for chefs and home cooks alike. Our grafted trees are grown to ensure robust health and quicker fruit production, offering you the joy of cultivating this exotic fruit right in your own garden or patio. A grafted finger lime tree is an excellent addition for anyone looking to expand their edible landscape with something truly special. It’s not just a fruit tree; it’s a conversation starter and a culinary adventure waiting to happen.

This pink finger lime live plant comes in a 2-gallon pot, providing a substantial start for your growing journey. It’s a hardy citrus tree that adapts well to various environments, especially in warmer climates or as a potted plant that can be moved indoors during colder months. The compact growth habit makes it suitable for smaller spaces, while its unique fruit offers an unparalleled culinary experience. Imagine harvesting your own finger limes to garnish seafood, add to cocktails, or enhance desserts. This plant promises both ornamental beauty and delicious, rare fruit.

Key Benefits

Cultivating a pink finger lime live plant offers a multitude of benefits, from its unique culinary appeal to its ornamental value. This plant is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking something out of the ordinary.

• Exotic Culinary Delights: Produce your own gourmet ‘citrus caviar’ with a vibrant pink hue and a refreshing, tangy taste. Perfect for elevating dishes, drinks, and desserts.
• Ornamental Appeal: The attractive foliage and unique fruit shape make it a visually interesting addition to any garden, patio, or even as an indoor specimen in a sunny spot.
• Health Benefits: Like other citrus, finger limes are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet.
• Grafted for Success: Our trees are grafted, ensuring they are more resilient, disease-resistant, and start producing fruit much sooner than seed-grown plants. This means quicker gratification for your efforts.
• Versatile Growing: Suitable for growing in USDA Zones 9-11 outdoors, or as a container plant in cooler climates, allowing you to enjoy fresh finger limes year-round with proper care.
• Relatively Low Maintenance: Once established, this pink finger lime live plant requires consistent watering and adequate sunlight, making it a rewarding plant without excessive demands.
• Unique Flavor Profile: The bursting vesicles offer a unique texture and concentrated citrus flavor that lemon or lime wedges simply can’t replicate, making your culinary creations truly stand out.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your pink finger lime live plant is straightforward, especially when you understand its basic needs. This citrus tree thrives in conditions that mimic its native subtropical environment. For optimal growth and fruit production, focus on proper sunlight, watering, and soil. It’s crucial to provide full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If growing indoors, place it near a south-facing window or supplement with a grow light. Consistent temperatures between 60-85 degrees Fahrenheit are ideal for this grafted finger lime tree.

Watering is key for a healthy finger lime. The soil should be consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure excellent drainage. Speaking of soil, this plant prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. A good quality potting mix specifically formulated for citrus plants or a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost works well. Fertilize regularly during the growing season (spring through summer) with a balanced citrus fertilizer according to package directions. Protect your plant from extreme cold; if temperatures drop below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, move potted plants indoors or provide frost protection for in-ground trees. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages better air circulation and fruit growth for your finger lime care routine.

Size & Details

Your pink finger lime live plant arrives as a healthy, actively growing tree in a 2-gallon nursery pot. The plant typically measures around 2-3 feet in height from the base of the pot to the top of the foliage, though exact dimensions may vary slightly. Grafted trees are chosen for their vigor and ability to produce fruit sooner than seed-grown counterparts, often within 1-2 years of planting. The plant is shipped with care to ensure its safe arrival, ready for you to transplant into a larger container or directly into your garden if you live in an appropriate USDA zone. Expect a moderate growth rate, allowing you to shape the tree as it matures. The mature height of a grafted finger lime tree can reach 6-10 feet if planted in the ground, but it can be easily maintained at a smaller size through pruning when grown in a container.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: When grown in a container, a pink finger lime live plant can be maintained at 4-6 feet tall with regular pruning. In the ground, it can reach 6-10 feet.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This pink finger lime live plant is shipped in a 2-gallon nursery pot, providing a strong root system for successful transplanting.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: It can be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. In colder climates, it’s best grown in a container and brought indoors during winter, making it a versatile plant to grow finger lime.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This citrus tree requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to thrive and produce fruit.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: With consistent watering, adequate sunlight, and proper feeding, a grafted finger lime tree is relatively easy to care for, especially for those familiar with citrus plants.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive healthy and well-packaged, ready for immediate planting or transplanting into a larger container.
• Q: Can I use finger lime in cooking? A: Absolutely! The ‘citrus caviar’ from this pink finger lime live plant is highly prized in gourmet cooking for its unique texture and tangy flavor, perfect for seafood, cocktails, and desserts.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Grafted finger lime trees typically bloom in late spring to early summer and can start producing fruit within 1-2 years of planting.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: If you are outside USDA Zones 9-11, you will need to protect your plant from frost by bringing it indoors or providing adequate winter protection.
• Q: What’s the best way to ensure good fruit production? A: Providing full sun, consistent moisture, well-draining soil, and regular fertilization during the growing season are key to maximizing fruit yield for your finger lime care.