Chinese Orange (Citrus microcarpa):

A highly popular compact citrus variety prized for its glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers, and abundant clusters of small, juicy orange fruits with a sweet-tangy flavor profile.

Grafted and air-layered trees adapt exceptionally well to container gardening and terrace culture, naturally forming a dense, bushy shape and producing multiple crops of fresh fruit within just 6 to 12 months!

Description

Chinese Orange / Bush Orange (Citrus sinensis / Citrus microcarpa) grows best in 6–8 hours of sunlight and thrives in warm, tropical climates. Water regularly, keeping the soil slightly moist while allowing excess water to drain. It prefers fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Citrus sinensis produces sweet oranges, while Citrus microcarpa produces small, round, sour calamondin fruits. Compact calamondin plants are suitable for pots and small home gardens.

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.