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Citrus australasica Faustrime, caviar
ACSF5
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A surprising hybrid between finger-lime and limequat (Lime mexicana x kumquat), giving an elongated green fruit, with a taste evoking lemongrass and kaffir lime. -4 to -5°C. Available in 5-litre pots, 1/4 stem, 50/60 cm, and 12-litre pots, 1 m, strong plants.
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Origin of Citrus australasica 'faustrime'
Microcitrus australasica x Fortunella x C. aurantifolia mexicana
Hardiness of Citrus australasica 'faustrime'
-4 to -5°C
Description of Citrus australasica 'faustrime'
A surprising hybrid between finger-lime and limequat, giving an elongated green fruit, with a taste evoking lemongrass and kaffir lime.
How to grow Citrus australasica 'faustrime'
Does well in a container, in full sun in a rich, well-drained soil. Winter it in a cool bright room.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- yes
- Fragrant:
- yes
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
- Exposure:
- Indoor/conservatory
full sun - Can be grown in a container:
- yes
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