calamondin

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added grit for drainage in full light, shaded from hot sun. Water freely in growth, mist daily and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks. Once frosts have passed container grown citrus can be stood outside for the summer until autumn. Further citrus cultivation advice

Pruning group 1; restrictive pruning under glass in winter or early spring

Propagate by seed at 16°C in spring; seedlings do not come true to type. Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

May be prone to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, scale insects and mealybugs under glass

Generally disease free