[Phywhewashect]

Stacker,

You should find a ton of information if you go to Google and search for Citrus Hystrix in quotes followed by the word indoors.

Keep your plant in a sunny window, but like all houseplants beware of a south facing window as it can be damaging to the plant.

Try this site for starters. You might also ask at your local nursery or garden store, or even inquire at the Horticulture Department at the University.

Brad.

[fameintatenly]

Thank you! I was paranoid. Yes we knew from the last one not to water it much. We do pick the old leaves already, but I was just assuming it would still grow in the winter if it got sun. I am happy I am not killing it.

[dodsCooggipsedebt]

my mom have two hugh Kaffir lime tree, and a few small one that my dad or brother cut off from the large tree. Anyway, the tree get some sunlight, but the room it's in is somewhat cold, maybe around a nice 60 degree. She water it some, but not too much, because it's colder than the summer time. During this winter, after you pull off the leave it take a longer time to grow. So, don't be too scare that your plant will die. It's also good to add some new soil before you bring it into the house. Well, your plant look quite healthy, but I'll ask my mom about it. Good luck.

[DoctorDeryOne]

Living in England,the only way for us to grow a lime is under glass due to the cold weather,even though horticulture has been my profession for 20 years I am a little embarresed that I do not grow to much"Thai",strictly Potatoes,beans,Onions,carrots,Garlick for me,these are all easy to grow in the UK.

[dodsCooggipsedebt]

I asked my mother about her lime plant last night. She said to tell you not to mess with the roots, because it's too late to change the pot and soil now. She water her plant only 2 to 3 time each MONTH. You won't see much growth during this time of the year b/c it's cold. But when you are ready to take it out when it's warmer, she said to remove the old leave, not the newer one. You can tell by looking at the darker green color and some by the size. You can away freeze up the leave so you can use it for later. When you remove the older leave, the new leave will grow faster. well, good luck again.

[DoctorDeryOne]

A Kaffir Lime needs to have a constant temperature of 20 degrees or more to grow well.We always pick a large bag full from my wifes fathers garden and we freeze them,they keep for years.

[fameintatenly]

I think I am killing my Lime tree. As I pull leaves off for cooking, nothing grows back. I am afraid that soon it will be several long stems but no leaves. My wife doesn't know how to care for it, she is used to having plenty to choose from in the yard.



I am in Ohio, the current temperature outside is -13C. I can not put her outside. Please help, she does not get over-watered. Is there a special way I am to prune it or something the stimulate more growth? She is in the sun daily at the windows, and the days it is warm enough she is outside.

[EvonsRorgon]

It has been my experience that at the beginning of spring, you should trim back the bare stems a little bit. Trimming will help stimulate new growth along with slightly warmer weather and a little bit of fertilization. The new growth starts at the points where the plant was last trimmed.

My father and I both have several plants and good success with them and also raising them from seed - if you would like to pose additional questions about kafir lime or other Thai or exotic plants please consider joining my Yahoo Group to ask more questions. Just PM me and I will send you or any others interested an invite.

[fameintatenly]

Great idea's both of you. I appreciate it. The window is NE facing, and it is very sunny directly on the plant until about 4PM. Saving leaves is a fine idea, this is just a family friend

Thanks for the google idea, I just assumed that we weren't the only family with Thai roots who had this in their home during the winter seasons. I will be checking the websites out. Thanks again guys.