Plant Care Makrut Lime

Makrut Lime

4.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Makrut Lime has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Makrut Lime has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

Also known as

Thai Lime and Citrus Micrantha

Taxonomy

Citrus hystrix
Citrus
Rutaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Makrut Lime

💦 Water

How often to water your Makrut Lime

Water needs for Makrut Lime
0.5 cups
every 9

Makrut Lime needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Makrut Lime

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Makrut Lime in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Makrut Lime: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Makrut Lime love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Makrut Lime does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Makrut Lime in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Makrut Lime

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Makrut Lime: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Makrut Lime after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Makrut Lime is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Makrut Lime →

Benefits of Growing Makrut Lime →

Common Makrut Lime Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Makrut Lime →

Outdoor Care Guide for Makrut Lime →


💦 Water Needs

Makrut Lime prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Makrut Lime Water Frequency →

Makrut Lime Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Makrut Lime requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Makrut Lime Light Requirements →

Makrut Lime Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Makrut Lime is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Makrut Lime doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Makrut Lime Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Makrut Lime does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Makrut Lime →

Best Pots for Makrut Lime →

When and How to Successfully Repot Makrut Lime →

What Are Healthy Makrut Lime Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Makrut Lime grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Makrut Lime →


🌎 Native Region

Makrut Lime is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Makrut Lime will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Makrut Lime Lifecycle →

Makrut Lime Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Makrut Lime →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Makrut Lime, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Makrut Lime

Makrut Lime

Makrut Lime


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

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Makrut Lime has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
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