How to Care for Citrus junos (Yuzu)

Korean name: 유자나무

Yuzu is a small tree belonging to the citrus family, producing round, wrinkled yellow fruits. Its leaves are dark green and highly fragrant, with small white flowers blooming as it grows. It is relatively cold-tolerant and can be cultivated indoors or outdoors.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (Korea, Japan, China)
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: fruit, cold-tolerant, fragrant flowers, edible
• Also known as: Yuzu, Yuzu Citrus

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a well-lit area with plenty of sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity levels.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Fertilize in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Citrus junos?

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

Where should you keep Citrus junos?

It likes Place in a well-lit area with plenty of sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Citrus junos safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Citrus junos good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity levels.. Fertilise Fertilize in spring and autumn..