A very small round lime which has numerous seeds, and a strong flavour. Used extensively for drinks and flavourings, and makes good marmalade. Very juicy and very acid. Squeeze a half of lime into a glass of iced water – very refreshing. Trees require warm humid climate – can grow in most parts of the tropics and subtropics. Also known as the Key Lime in the USA and the Mexican Lime. Trees are grafted.

SPECIFICATIONS OF WEST INDIAN LIMES

* Preferred Climate- Sub-tropical & Tropical

* Propagation – Grafted

* Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 6 – 16 feet (2-5m)

* Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)

* Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5 deg, Sometimes, Yes

* Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

* Suitability in Pots – Yes with 10 gallon or more (35 L+) Pot

* Water Requirements – Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering

* Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 6 feet (2m)

* Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 1 – 2 Years

* Sun or Shade – Full (Sun:80%-100%)

* Preferred Soil Type – Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic), Good Drainage

* Soil pH – Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

* Fruiting/Harvest Months – March, April, May, June, July, August, September

WHY NATURE TOUCH FARMS CITRUS TREE ARE BETTER?
The top benefit to our Citrus Plants: We’ve grafted and greenhouse-grown our Lime Tree for absolute best results. That means you get consistent harvests and strong growth, year over year, as well as a healthy root system and well-developed branching. This process – and our extra work at the nursery – means more fruit for you. Whether you grow it outdoors or in, you’ll get all the benefits the West Indian Lime Tree has to offer.

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POLLINATION INFO
West Indian Lime Tree Pollination
West Indian Lime Trees are self-fertile. You will get fruit with only one plant. However, adding an additional West Indian Lime Tree will drastically increase the size of your crop.

PLANTING & CARE
1. PLANTING: Choose a location where your tree is going to get plenty of sunlight…6 to 8 hours per day is best. They can tolerate some shade but thrive in full sun.

These trees also do better in areas with high humidity so you may also need to create humidity for your tree by misting the leaves daily with water. Potted plants do enjoy a daily misting for humidity but placing a tray with rocks filled with water under the plant will feed humidity to the tree as the water evaporates.

If your winter temperatures are consistently below 40 degrees, plant your tree in a container that can easily be brought outside in the summer months and inside in the winter. A planter with built-in casters is a good choice so it can easily be moved. Choose a pot slightly larger than what it was shipped in that has plenty of holes in the bottom to allow for drainage. Be sure to plant in well-draining potting soil preferably recommended for acid-loving citrus plants.

Place your tree in an area of your home, preferably a south-facing window, where it is going to get plenty of sunlight. Supplement with a grow light if it will not receive full sun.

2. WATERING: Be sure to give your tree a deep watering so that it can penetrate into the root system. After watering, allow the top 2 to 3 inches of the soil to dry out completely before watering again.

When ready to water your potted West Indian Lime tree, stop once you see it escaping the drainage holes at the base of the pot.

3. FERTILIZING: Feed your West Indian Lime tree during the warmer spring and summer seasons with a citrus specific fertilizer once every six weeks, such as the one included in our NTF Citrus Care Kit. During the fall and winter season, ease back to fertilizing once every 2 to 3 months, and make sure to follow the application instructions written on the fertilizer bag.

4. POLLINATION: This tree is self-fertile and will produce fruit on its own, but if you want to increase your crop size, you can provide additional pollination by hand. Simply take a small, dry, fine-tipped paintbrush and stick it into the center of the bloom. Swirl it around and collect the pollen on the brush. Go to the next bloom and repeat the process until every bloom has been treated. Do this once daily and don’t wash the paintbrush until after the blooms have been pollinated. Adding an additional West Indian Lime tree will make the pollination process easier.

5. PRUNING: Pruning can be done at any time of the year for the potted West Indian Lime plant.

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DISCLAIMER
We do take every possible care to grow healthy plants and send these out in the variety as labeled.

We are very careful with packing and handling our plants, however it is the responsibility of the purchaser to promptly check their package, unpack, plant and care for the plants appropriately once they arrive.

Please read cultivation notes for each variety carefully, as Nature Touch Farms will not be held accountable for the care of plants once they leave our premises.

Images are for reference purposes only. Actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.

SHIPPING & DISPATCH
We will dispatch your plant(s) order as soon as possible.

Please note the plants are individually wrapped, prepped and packaged to ensure safety in transit and this takes time.
During busy periods, plant orders can take up to 7 days to process, so please notify us of any dates we need to take into account when sending your plants.

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