How much sunlight does my Key lime need?

Key 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Key lime?

Key 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!

Should I fertilize my Key lime?

Key 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!

Can Key lime be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Key lime can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: How often should I water my Key lime?

Key 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.

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Large, lush leaves

Blooms easily

Also known as

Lime, West indian lime, Bartender's lime, Omani lime, Mexican lime, Dayap and Bilolo

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Citrus aurantiifolia

Genus

Citrus

Family

Rutaceae

Order

Sapindales

How to care for Key lime

Water

How often to water your Key lime

Key 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.