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Australian Finger Lime (Citrus Australica) - Ungli Nimbu
انگلی نیمبو
Citrus Australica
Rs 2,500
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Grow your own fresh produce with Australian Finger Lime (Ungli Nimbu / انگلی نیمبو), a rewarding evergreen fruit plants for any Pakistani garden. It reaches an impressive height of 15 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala.
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Category: Citrus
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Fragrance
- Moderate
- Fragrance Timing
- Day
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Yes
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative, Edible Fruit, Fragrance
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Australian Finger Lime (Citrus Australica), known in Pakistan as Ungli Nimbu (انگلی نیمبو) is a distinguished evergreen fruit plants that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its moderate daytime fragrance, its white flowers that appear in spring and its edible fruit harvest, this fruit plants is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 15 ft at maturity, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Citrus Australica
- Plant Type: Fruit Plants
- Mature Height: 15 ft
- Flower Colour: White
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Fragrance: Moderate (Day-blooming)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Grafting, Budding
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Yes, safe around pets and children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Australian Finger Lime
Commercially propagated through grafting or T-budding onto disease-resistant rootstock to ensure consistent fruit quality.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant thrives in the warm regions of Sindh and southern Punjab. It is not recommended for the cooler northern highlands such as Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta, or Gilgit, where winter frost can cause serious damage.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Australian Finger Lime?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Australian Finger Lime is an excellent choice because it fills the garden with delightful fragrance and rewards you with fresh, homegrown produce.
Buy Ungli Nimbu online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Australian Finger Lime release its fragrance?
Australian Finger Lime produces a moderate daytime fragrance, especially noticeable during warm, sunny hours. The scent is most intense during the bloom season and carries well in sheltered garden spots.
What is the fruiting season for Australian Finger Lime in Pakistan?
Australian Finger Lime typically begins producing fruit 2-3 years after planting, with grafted plants often fruiting sooner. Flowers appear in spring, followed by fruit development over the following months.
How tall does Australian Finger Lime grow and how quickly?
Australian Finger Lime is a moderate-growing plant that reaches up to 15 ft at maturity. With steady growth of about 1-2 ft per year, it establishes a substantial presence within 7-10 years.
How often should I water Australian Finger Lime in Pakistan’s climate?
Australian Finger Lime needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
What months can I expect Australian Finger Lime to flower?
Australian Finger Lime blooms in spring, producing white flowers. In Pakistan, this typically means February through April, when temperatures begin to warm up.
