Citrus hystrix
Thai lime, Mauritius papeda, Kaffir lime, Leech lime, Caffre lime, Makrut lime, Combavas, Wild lime, Kabuyao, Kieffer lime
Citrus Citrus
C. hystrix - C. hystrix is a large, tender, thorny, evergreen shrub or small tree with aromatic, glossy, distinctively-shaped, 'double', dark green leaves and, throughout the year, small, fragrant, white flowers are followed by round to oval, bumpy green fruit.
Citrus hystrix is: Evergreen
Upright
Excessive exposure to peel oil may cause skin irritation. Contact with sap may cause skin irritation.
White in All seasons
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Phytophthora root diseases Phytophthora root diseases
Thin fruit as required. Pruning group 1. Fruit flavour is best if harvested when still green.
Seedlings will not come true to type.
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Citrus hystrix (Thai lime) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Add to salads, Architectural, Cake decoration, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Indoor, Mediterranean, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely, mist daily & feed every 2-3 weeks; sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Citrus hystrix
Thai lime, Mauritius papeda, Kaffir lime, Leech lime, Caffre lime, Makrut lime, Combavas, Wild lime, Kabuyao, Kieffer lime
Citrus Citrus
C. hystrix - C. hystrix is a large, tender, thorny, evergreen shrub or small tree with aromatic, glossy, distinctively-shaped, 'double', dark green leaves and, throughout the year, small, fragrant, white flowers are followed by round to oval, bumpy green fruit.
Evergreen
Upright
Excessive exposure to peel oil may cause skin irritation. Contact with sap may cause skin irritation.
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White in All seasons
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Thin fruit as required. Pruning group 1. Fruit flavour is best if harvested when still green.
Seedlings will not come true to type.
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Citrus hystrix (Thai lime) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Add to salads, Architectural, Cake decoration, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Indoor, Mediterranean, Specimen tree, Sub-Tropical
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely, mist daily & feed every 2-3 weeks; sparingly in winter. Outdoors, grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
Citrus hystrix (Thai lime)
Prodiplosis longifila
Insect
Absent
3
5
Polyphagous gall midge present in the Americas; where it causes damage to outdoor and glasshouse crops. Europe-wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Citrus hystrix (Thai lime)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa (all other strains and subspecies)
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range and many sub-species and strains; including those that could thrive in cooler climates; showing different levels of pathogenicity. Although EU regulated; there is some concern about the risk of introduction. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Citrus hystrix (Thai lime)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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