Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux




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Citrus 'Red Lime' takes familiar lime energy and pushes it in a more colourful direction, ripening small fruits in warm red-orange tones while keeping the tangy, refreshing character that makes citrus so useful in the kitchen. The tree itself stays attractive year-round, with glossy foliage and scented bloom that give it value long before the fruit colours up. In a pot, it reads as a collector citrus without becoming impractical to manage.
Give Citrus 'Red Lime' strong sun, a citrus-specific mix with fast drainage, and regular feeding through active growth. With consistent watering rather than constant wetness, it stays vigorous, fruits reliably under good light, and offers a more playful alternative to standard lime types without changing the core care routine citrus already demands.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Airy • Fast-draining • Mineral-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–30 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
evergreen fruit tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 150 cm • Max. spread: 120 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Citrus × aurantiifolia
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
10°C
Bring under cover below
5°C
Best outdoors in
Frost-free summer patios, Sheltered urban patios