Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Fruits
Finger Lime growing guide
Australian native citrus producing finger-shaped fruit filled with citrus pearls. Good in warm climates and large pots.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
14-30 daysGermination
1095-1825 daysHarvest
200 cmSpacing
VariesSow depth
Full/PartSun
TenderFrost
2.5 cm/weekWater
5.5-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | From transplant | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | From transplant | Mar - Sep | Apr - Oct |
| Mediterranean | From transplant | Mar - May | May - Nov |
| Temperate | Jan - Dec | May - Jun | Jun - Dec |
| Cool | Jan - Dec | May - Jun | Jun - Dec |
| Arid | From transplant | Mar - May | May - Nov |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Finger Lime should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Finger Lime after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use the citrus pearls fresh over salads, seafood, tacos, desserts, drinks, and sauces.
Cooked
Use in sauces, curries, cakes, curds, marmalades, roasted dishes, syrups, and preserves.
Store / preserve
Juice and freeze, dry zest, preserve peel, make marmalade, curd, cordial, or salt-preserved citrus.
Try: Fresh juice, Zest, Marmalade, Marinade.
Good companions
Lemon Myrtle, Native River Mint, Lavender
Avoid near
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Growing note
Protect young plants from frost and prune lightly after harvest.
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