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Calamansi
Citrus x microcarpa
- Days to harvest
- 365–730 days
- Sunlight
- 6–8 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 300 cm
- Minimum container size
- 40cm deep × 40cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 1 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 100 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-35 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Grafted seedlings
Soil requirements
Well-drained sandy loam
Companion Plants
- Lemongrassstrong
Lemongrass citronella oils repel citrus leaf miners and fruit flies from calamansi
- Sweet Basilmoderate
Basil repels aphids and whiteflies that attack citrus; attracts pollinators
- Bird's Eye Chilimoderate
Chili planted beneath calamansi uses shade effectively; different root zones complement each other
- Pandanmoderate
Pandan ground cover retains moisture and provides aromatic pest deterrence around citrus base
Common Pests & Diseases
Market Demand
High; popular juice and condiment
Regional Notes
Compact tree; ideal for pots
Sources
- MARDI Tropical Fruit Research 2024 — Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute · Last reviewed: 2024-06-01
Category: Citrus Fruit