Kaffir lime

Citrus hystrix

Also called · Limau purut

Grown for its fragrant double leaves, used in tom yam, rendang and curries.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 61

“Pick leaves as you need them. Cutting the tips makes it bushier.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil with compost.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Fruit tree fertiliser once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)
    • Fruit tree fertiliser
    • Neem insect killer

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Large caterpillars eating the leaves

    Butterfly caterpillars. Pick them off by hand.

  • Curled leaves with silvery trails

    Leaf miners. Cut off the damaged tips and spray new growth with neem.

  • Pale yellow leaves

    Hungry. Feed it.

Garden, full sun

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