Question 1

Any instructions for what to do after boxing but before planting?

Accepted Answer

Water when it looks dry.  I would transfer into a pot as soon as possible. Wear heavy thick gloves since the thorns on the plants are brutal.  We keep in full sun in a pot (about 50qt capacity) so we can turn now and then.  Bloomed within 2 months and again shortly thereafter.  If not outside where bees or pollinators can get to it, you should use a small paintbrush to pollinate.  Ours set rounder fruits like a key lime, not longer skinnier ones that I normally associate with fingerlimes, but they had the right taste and texture upon use.  Every once in a while fertilize with a citrus granule.

Question 2

What’s best soil for them to grow

Accepted Answer

Fill the pot two thirds with good quality potting soil with some extra sand and bone meal mixed in. Sand will ensure drainage and bone meal will serve as a slow release source of calcium and phosphorous that citrus plants need. I place small stones at the bottom of the pot to improve drainage.

Question 3

Will the finger line tree grow. In zone 9?

Accepted Answer

Not sure but I live in zone 8 and it will grow well here. My plant is doing great and is growing well.

Question 4

How big/tall is this plant.(not just the container size)

Accepted Answer

I would estimate about 12” tall without roots and after planting. I bought 2 plants.

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