How Does Calamondin Overwinter and How Is It Pruned? Detailed Winter Care Methods

Calamondin blooms several times a year, and its fruit is orange-yellow, round or oblate. The flesh is sour and can be used in place of lime, and its ornamental effect is excellent. So how does calamondin overwinter and how is it pruned?

1. How does calamondin overwinter

1. Keep it at a suitable temperature

In winter, calamondin needs to be moved indoors, and the indoor temperature should be kept above 5°C. If the temperature is too low, calamondin is prone to cold damage. The most suitable temperature is between 15°C and 30°C, which can increase the fruit-setting rate.

2. Reduce watering

In winter, do not water calamondin frequently. Generally, watering once about every 20 days is enough. Do not let water accumulate, otherwise the potting soil is prone to freezing, which affects calamondin's overwintering. If the temperature is not too low, water once about every 10 days.

2. How is calamondin pruned

1. Bud removal and shoot promotion

Pruning is generally done around March. At this time everything is in a state of growth, which is calamondin's growing season. It is recommended to keep 2 to 3 buds per branch and prune off the excess buds to prevent too many and too densely packed fruits from affecting calamondin's normal growth and causing nutrient deficiency, while also ensuring the fruit produced tastes more juicy and delicious.

2. Prune weak branches

Weak branches also need to be pruned back to the branching point, generally keeping a length of between 15 and 20 cm. Overly long branches can be pruned off, and at the same time tip pruning and pinching should be done, which not only makes the plant more attractive but also lets it grow more vigorously.

Calamondin is native to China. It is cultivated in Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan, China, Guangxi and other places, and is scattered sporadically in other citrus-producing areas. It is also cultivated in Japan, India, the Philippines, the United States and other places.