Indian Sweet Lime, Mausammi ( Grafted ) Plant

mosambi belongs to the Rutaceae family. The taste of mosambi is slightly tart to extremely sweet when ripe. The branches are smooth, branch irregularly and bear numerous thorns. It bears fragrant white flowers and the unripe green fruit turns to yellow on ripening.

The fruits ripen only on the tree and once they are picked they do not ripen further. Hence only ripe fruits should be bought.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Planting And Care

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Sunlight

• Keep the plant outdoor in natural bright light.
• Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.


• Soil


• The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.


• Watering


• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.


• Application of Fertilizer


• During the main growing season feed the 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-potting


• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.


• For re-potting procedure click here
  
  Plant Protection


• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
• Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.


• Don'ts


• Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
• Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Indian Sweet Lime 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 top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.


• Key requirements to keep 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 winter and rainy season.
  Soil	Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.
  Temperature	20-35 degrees celsius.
  Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer.

  Indian Sweet Lime Special Feature

  Sweet lime is one of those uniquely Indian fruits that, while perhaps not that Citrus limetta fruit peel displayed antihyperglycemic properties.

  Indian Sweet Lime Uses

  Medicinal Use:

  • sweet lime juice is a rich source of vitamin C
  • sweet lime Promotes Healthy Skin
  • sweet lime uses to Boosts Energy
  • sweet lime good for Eyes