The Calamondin Tree (Citrus mitis) is a unique citrus hybrid—a natural cross between mandarin and kumquat, often called a mini-orange. It produces small, vibrant yellow-orange fruits with thin, delicate skin and a refreshing tangy flavor.

Perfect for juicing, marmalades, cooking, and baking, this variety combines ornamental beauty with practical fruit production, making it ideal for both home growers and commercial cultivation.

Calamondin, also known as Calamansi, is a compact citrus variety known for its small, tangy fruits and ornamental appeal, making it ideal for pots, terraces, and home gardens.

 

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Why Choose Calamondin from Celgen Biotech

✔ True-to-Type Plants – Developed using advanced propagation techniques

✔ Developed using grafting on tissue culture–developed rootstocks produced in our own state-of-the-art laboratory

✔ Variety-specific rootstock selection for better compatibility, growth, and performance

✔ Early Bearing – Fruits within 1–2 years

✔ Multiple Harvest Cycles – Continuous flowering & fruiting

✔ Compact & Container Friendly – Ideal for terrace & indoor growing

✔ Highly Aromatic Blossoms – Adds fragrance to your garden

✔ Premium Fruit Quality – Thin skin, juicy & flavorful

 

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Key Features

Year-Round Blooming & Fruiting

• Multiple flowering flushes throughout the year

• Main harvest season: June to November

• Young plants often carry higher fruit loads

Fruit Characteristics

• Size: Similar to lime/tangerine

• Taste: Lightly tart, highly aromatic

• Skin: Thin and delicate

• Uses: Juice, pickles, marmalade, cooking

Plant Characteristics

• Glossy green leaves

• White, star-shaped fragrant flowers

• Excellent ornamental appeal

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Plant Specifications

• Botanical Name: Citrus mitis

• Height: Up to 8 ft

• Width: Up to 5 ft

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Sunlight: Full Sun / Partial Shade

• Drought Tolerance: Good

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Pollination

• ✔ Self-pollinating (single plant gives fruit)

• ✔ Multiple plants increase yield significantly

 Indoor Tip: Use a soft brush to transfer pollen between flowers for better fruit set.

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Planting & Care Guide

Location

• Requires 6–8 hours of sunlight daily

• Prefers warm climates (ideal for zones 8–11)

• High humidity enhances growth

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Container Growing

Perfect for colder regions:

✔ Use well-draining pot with drainage holes

✔ Place near south-facing window

✔ Bring indoors below 4°C (40°F)

✔ Maintain humidity (mist or water tray)

 

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In-Ground Planting

1. Dig hole twice the width of root ball

2. Use well-drained, slightly acidic soil

3. Amend clay soil with sand/perlite

4. Water deeply after planting

5. Apply mulch for root protection

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Watering

• Deep watering preferred

• Allow top 2–3 inches soil to dry before next watering

• For pots: water until drainage occurs

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Fertilization

• Spring/Summer: Every 6 weeks (citrus fertilizer)

• Fall/Winter: Every 2–3 months

• Mature plants need less feeding in cold season

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Best Use Cases

✔ Home gardens

✔ Terrace & balcony gardening

✔ Indoor ornamental citrus

✔ Commercial niche citrus production

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Why Grow Calamondin?

• Combines beauty + productivity

• Continuous flowering & fruiting

• Easy to maintain

• Suitable for all types of growers

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Celgen Advantage

At Celgen Biotech, we provide:

✔ Premium quality planting material

✔ Disease-free root systems

✔ Scientifically propagated plants

✔ Nationwide delivery support

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Grow your own fresh, aromatic citrus at home.

Experience the perfect blend of taste, beauty, and productivity with Calamondin.