Bush Orange (Citrofortunella microcarpa)

A highly ornamental compact citrus hybrid prized for its dense evergreen foliage, fragrant white blossoms, and prolific clusters of small, round, bright orange fruits with a sharp, tangy, tart citrus juice.

Grafted and air-layered trees adapt exceptionally well to container gardening and terrace spaces, naturally forming a neat, bushy shrub that flowers and fruits continuously throughout the year within just 6 to 12 months!

Description

Bush Orange / Chinese Orange (Citrus × microcarpa, also known as Citrofortunella microcarpa) grows best in 6–8 hours of sunlight and thrives in warm, humid tropical and subtropical climates. Water regularly, keeping the soil slightly moist while allowing excess water to drain. It prefers fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for pots, balconies, and small home gardens. Prune lightly to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth and fruit production.

Recommended Planting Method for Best Results

For healthy growth and strong establishment, prepare a 2–3 ft deep pit. If available, place a layer of green leaves at the bottom. Mix 1.5 kg bone meal, 1 kg oil cake, 20 kg raw cow or goat dung, and 100 g urea with an equal quantity of soil, then fill the pit and cover it with soil.

Leave the pit for about one month, watering it daily so the mixture decomposes well. After one month, mix the contents again and add 100 g calcium or dolomite. Wait one more week, then plant the sapling.

If you need to plant immediately and cannot wait for the one-month decomposition period, do not add oil cake or calcium/dolomite; use only the soil, manure, bone meal, and urea mixture for planting.