How to tend a Citrus unshiu

Also known as: Citrus chrysocarpa Lush., Citrus crenatifolia Lush., Citrus crenatifolia var. lycopersiciformis Lush., Citrus deliciosa Ten., Citrus erythrosa hort. ex Tanaka, Citrus kinokuni hort. ex Tanaka, Citrus lycopersiciformis hort. ex Tanaka, Citrus nobilis var. deliciosa (Ten.) Swingle, Citrus nobilis var. poonensis Hayata, Citrus nobilis var. unshiu Swingle, Citrus papillaris Blanco, Citrus poonensis hort. ex Tanaka, Citrus succosa hort. ex Tanaka, Citrus suhuiensis Hayata, Citrus tankan Hayata, Citrus tardiferax hort. ex Tanaka, Citrus tardiva hort. ex Tanaka, Citrus temple hort. ex Yu.Tanaka, Citrus unshiu (Swingle) Marcow., Citrus yanbaruensis Tanaka, Citrus tankan f. haili Hayata, Citrus nobilis var. papillaris (Blanco) Wester, Citrus papillaris var. chrysocarpa (Lush.) Alston, Citrus nobilis subf. succosa (hort. ex Tanaka) M.Hiroe, Citrus nobilis subf. tankan (Hayata) M.Hiroe, Citrus nobilis subf. unshiu (Swingle) M.Hiroe, Citrus nobilis subf. deliciosa (Swingle) M.Hiroe, Citrus nobilis subf. erythrosa (hort. ex Tanaka) M.Hiroe, Citrus nobilis subf. haili (Hayata) M.Hiroe, Citrus nobilis subf. kinokuni (hort. ex Tanaka) M.Hiroe, Citrus nobilis var. chrysocarpa Hassk., Citrus nobilis var. melanocarpa Hassk., Citrus tangerina Yu.Tanaka

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, high quality fruits in sunny places

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Rutaceae, Citrus
Size
Diameter ≥ 40 cm, height ≥ 80 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May, fruiting period September-December
Flower colors
white, fruit color orange
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