The Key lime tree is an evergreen fruit tree that can grow between 6-13 feet high. It has beautiful fragrant flowers, deep green leaves, and of course, small green-yellow limes that grow to golf-ball size.
Light: Bright, natural indirect sunlight
Water: It is best to water when the top-inch of soil is dry and then remove any excess standing water after about 15 minutes to help prevent rotting the roots over time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Air Purifying: Yes, known to remove formaldehyde from the air.
Toxicity: mildly toxic to animals and humans
Growth Rate: Moderate
Common Names: Mexican Key lime or West Indian lime
Origin: Southeast Asia
Please note that fruit-bearing plants are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
*Please note: Plants may not look exactly as shown.