{"product_id":"citrus-hystrix-kaffir-lime","title":"Citrus hystrix – Makrut Lime \/ Thai Lime with Aromatic Leaves – young specimens","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus hystrix\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eMakrut lime\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThai lime\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecombava\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eleech lime\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMauritius papeda\u003c\/strong\u003e, or (in commerce) \u003cstrong\u003ekaffir lime\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a tropical citrus plant native to Southeast Asia. It is cultivated primarily for its \u003cstrong\u003ehighly aromatic leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than just for its fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe leaves are unmistakable: they have a “double” shape (the main leaf blade plus a broadened, hourglass-shaped petiole). The aroma is citrusy, fresh, and highly persistent. The flowers are white and fragrant. The fruits are green, with knobbly skin, acidic, and contain little juice; the peel and leaves are used primarily, while the flesh is used less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble, highly aromatic leaves (a staple ingredient in Thai cuisine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen fruits with rough skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite, fragrant flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen plant with thorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemains a manageable size when grown in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun or very bright light. It can be kept outdoors in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tropical. It does not tolerate frost. Bring it indoors when temperatures drop below 8–10°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water regularly during the growing season. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium to high. Occasional misting is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fertile, slightly acidic, and very well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/pamant-universal-premium-de-flori-nl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremium universal potting soil (Netherlands) - Secret Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the peel and the fruit itself are aromatic and are used in various dishes as seasonings or in beverages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThanks to their remarkable aromatic and even medicinal properties, the leaves are frequently used in Thai, Cambodian, and Vietnamese cuisine, as well as in other parts of the world—fresh, dried, or frozen—in ice cream, lemonades, soups, salads, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecurry, tom yum, desserts, etc..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a patio \/ indoor plant, ideal for those passionate about Asian cuisine and beyond who are looking for authentic flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Romania, it is grown in a pot and overwintered indoors in a bright, cool-to-warm location. The leaves can be harvested gradually without stripping the plant bare. It has thorns—handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA collectible culinary citrus plant, appreciated especially for its leaves with the unmistakable aroma of Makrut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/blogs\/plant-care\/citrus\" title=\"Citrus Care\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConsult the complete citrus care guide on our blog.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"without fruits (9cm pot)","offer_id":41090321809606,"sku":"","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/7B201B75-E46C-434A-A9D3-F41623F85661.png?v=1788976318","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-be\/products\/citrus-hystrix-kaffir-lime","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}