Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Citrus

Species:

Citrus × taitensis

USDA Symbol:

CIJA

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions, prefers fertile soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds are polyembryonic and should be planted fresh; they do not tolerate drying.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI