Citrus cavaleriei, the Ichang papeda, is a slow-growing species of papeda that has characteristic lemon-scented foliage and flowers.
Ichang papeda is quite resistant to disease and is generally unlikely to suffer from illnesses. As for maintenance, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens normally do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish flowering. Ichang papedat is well suited to anyone with an outdoor area, like a garden or a deck, and does not demand much experience in plant care.
How to keep Citrus Cavaleriei.
Light
Die Ichang-Papeda kommt aus offenen Lebensräumen, etwa sonnigen Wiesen und Waldrändern, die viel Licht liefern. Sie gedeiht in voller Sonne, verträgt aber auch teilweise Sonne und passt sich verschiedenen Lichtverhältnissen gut an.
Temperature
Ichang papeda shows good tolerance to heat, coping with higher temperatures and wide temperature fluctuations. When it is hot, attention should be paid to watering and suitable shade should be provided to prevent sunburn. On the other hand, Ichang papeda is relatively sensitive to cold; although it can endure some chill, excessively cold conditions may cause frost damage.
Fertilizer
The Ichang papeda requires adequate nutrients to achieve optimal fruit production. Fertilize in early spring to promote new growth and flowering. Regular feeding keeps the plant healthy, helps it produce more delicious fruit, and prevents nutrient-deficiency issues like yellow leaves and poor fruit production.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Citrus
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 3.05 m to 4.88 m
- Mature Spread
- 2.13 m to 3.05 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter, Mid winter
- Native Area
- India, China