Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Citrus

Species:

Citrus australis

USDA Symbol:

MIAU5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

2000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to subtropical rainforests, prefers fertile soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; remove outer fruit pulp before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI