The deformed fingered citron actually looks a little tempting

Fingered citron, also called Buddha's hand, is a rather strange-looking fruit tree; its fruit is golden yellow and shaped like a Buddha's hand, though this editor thinks it looks more like a chicken's foot~~ It tastes a little sour, has a thick rind, and bears very fragrant, sweet-smelling flowers.

Every part of the fingered citron is valuable; the roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruit can all be used in medicine, with effects such as regulating qi and resolving phlegm, relieving cough and reducing bloating, and soothing the liver, strengthening the spleen and harmonising the stomach.

Fingered citron generally relies on cuttings for propagation; seeds are rare, so it is very seldom grown from seed, which has also led many netizens to mistakenly believe it cannot be grown from seed. It can grow up to 3~5 m tall, and its plant shape can be controlled to grow it in a pot; it likes plenty of light and slightly acidic soil.

The soil for planting fingered citron needs to be well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil (pH between 5.5~6), which is good for its growth. Fingered citron does not need frequent watering; just water it during especially dry periods in summer. Keeping it outdoors is quite good. During the growing season, water when the potting soil is dry, and be careful not to let water accumulate.

In a environment with plenty of sunlight and good ventilation, fingered citron needs at least two years before it begins to flower and fruit.

Fingered citron is still fairly easy to care for. With proper care, you can not only get nutrient-rich fruit, but also enjoy its sweet, fragrant flowers.