How to Care for Citrus japonica (Kumquat)

Korean name: 금귤

Kumquat is a small evergreen shrub that produces small oval fruits. Its leaves are glossy, and it has fragrant white flowers. The fruit is edible, and the plant is easy to grow and is compact in size.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Southern China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner friendly, edible, evergreen
• Also known as: Kumquat, Fortunella

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
• Humidity: Suitable for average household humidity.
• Temperature: 15~28°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Citrus japonica?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Citrus japonica?

It likes Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil..

Is Citrus japonica safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Citrus japonica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~28°C. Humidity: Suitable for average household humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer once a month during the growing season..