Indonesian Lime (Jeruk Nipis / Thai Lime / Citrus aurantiifolia) – Grafted
Highly aromatic sour limes ideal for cooking drinks
Category : Elite Grafted Citrus Collection
Indonesian Lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), also known as Jeruk Nipis or Thai Lime, is a grafted citrus tree producing highly aromatic, tangy sour limes. Widely used in Asian cooking and beverages, it is a compact, productive tree ideal for home gardens, pots, and warm climates.
Why You’ll Love This Plant
- Produces highly aromatic sour green limes
- Essential citrus for Asian cooking and drinks
- Compact and highly productive grafted tree
- Ideal for pots, patios, and small gardens
- Evergreen foliage with strong citrus fragrance
- Fast fruiting compared to seed-grown trees
This tree is loved for its intense citrus aroma and culinary versatility, widely used in Indonesian, Thai, and Southeast Asian cuisine. It is a must-have kitchen garden plant, offering continuous harvests of fresh limes for cooking, drinks, and marinades.
Care Instructions (Sydney – Brief & Important)
- Sunlight: Full sun for best fruiting
- Watering: Regular; keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- Soil: Well-draining citrus potting mix or garden soil
- Climate: Suitable for Sydney; protect from frost when young
- Feeding: Citrus fertiliser in spring and summer
- Pruning: Light pruning to maintain compact shape and airflow
