Sweet Lime Mosambi Plant

The mosambi plant (Citrus limetta), also known as sweet lime, is a popular evergreen fruit tree from the Rutaceae family valued for its juicy, low-acid, and refreshing fruit.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

HEIGHT: Grows 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) in the ground, or stays smaller (dwarf/compact) when grown in large pots.

LEAVES: Glossy, dark green, oval leaves with a pleasant citrus aroma.

FLOWERS: Small, white, and very fragrant blossoms that appear in clusters.

FRUIT: Round to oval fruits with a thin, smooth skin that changes from green to light yellowish-green when ripe.

CARE AND GROWING REQUIREMENTS

SUNLIGHT: Needs full, direct sunlight for at least 6 hours daily.

SOIL: Prefers well-draining, sandy loam or loamy soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.

WATERING: Requires moderate watering; let the top layer of soil dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.

CONTAINERS: Grafted varieties can thrive in large pots or grow bags (24 to 30 inches wide) on sunny terraces or balconies.

FRUITING AND HARVEST

FRUITING TIME: Grafted plants usually start bearing flowers and fruit within 1 to 2 years.

HARVESTING: Fruits ripen on the tree 6 to 8 months after flowering and should be picked when they turn a yellowish-green hue for the best sweet flavor.