Key Lime Tree Live Plant, Citrus aurantiifolia, Florida Key Lime, Fragrant White Blooms, Tropical Citrus Fruit Tree, Half Gallon Pot

Bring a little tropical charm to your home garden with a live Key Lime tree! Known for its association with Florida and its small, aromatic white blossoms, the Key Lime tree is a lovely choice for citrus enthusiasts, patio gardeners, and anyone dreaming of growing their own limes.

With glossy evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers, this tropical citrus tree can be both an ornamental feature and a rewarding addition to a suitable home orchard. Given enough warmth, sunlight, and proper care, mature trees may produce the familiar small, tangy Key Limes.

🌿 What You'll Receive

• One live Key Lime tree

• Shipped in a standard black half-gallon grower’s pot

• A healthy plant selected from available farm inventory

• A plant similar to the listing photos; natural differences in size, shape, and foliage are normal

Please note: The white pot shown in some photos is for display only and is not included. Flowering and fruit production are not guaranteed upon arrival.

🌸 Fragrant Flowers & Citrus Fruit

Key Lime trees produce small white flowers with a delightful fragrance. Blossoms may appear periodically throughout the year, with a heavier flowering season often occurring in spring, depending on growing conditions.

After successful flowering and fruit development, the tree may produce small, round limes with a distinctive tart flavor. Fruit development commonly takes several months after flowering, but timing and yield depend on the plant’s maturity, climate, sunlight, pollination, and overall care.

☀️ Key Lime Tree Care Guide

Sunlight: Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally more in suitable climates. Indoors, place the tree near your sunniest window and consider a grow light if natural light is insufficient.

Watering: Water thoroughly when the upper layer of soil begins to dry. Allow excess water to drain freely, and never leave the pot sitting in standing water. Consistently soggy soil can cause root problems.

Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for citrus. A citrus mix or a quality container mix amended for drainage can work well. Choose a pot with drainage holes.

Fertilizer: Feed during active growth with a citrus fertilizer that supplies nitrogen along with essential micronutrients. Follow the product label for dosage and frequency; avoid overfertilizing.

Temperature: Key Lime is a tropical citrus plant that prefers warm conditions and is sensitive to frost. Protect it from cold weather and bring container-grown trees indoors when temperatures become unsuitable.

Hot weather: During extreme heat, especially above 90°F (32°C), young trees may show temporary leaf stress. Monitor soil moisture and consider some afternoon shade during severe heat while maintaining adequate light.

🪴 Growing in a Pot or Garden

Key Lime trees can be grown in containers or planted in the ground in climates suitable for tropical citrus. In cooler regions, container growing makes it easier to protect the tree from cold. If planting outdoors, check your local climate and soil drainage before planting.

🚚 Shipping Information

We cannot ship this plant to the following destinations: California, Arizona, Alaska, Texas, Hawaii, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Please confirm that your delivery address is outside these restricted areas before ordering.

💚 A Great Choice For

• Citrus and fruit tree collectors

• Patio and container gardens

• Tropical and subtropical gardens

• Edible ornamental plant collections

• Gardeners interested in growing their own citrus

Please remember: This is a live plant. Its appearance may vary with the season and growing conditions, and blooms, fruit, and exact plant dimensions cannot be guaranteed. With suitable care, your Key Lime can grow into a beautiful and productive citrus tree.