Fortunella hindsii, also known as Honk Kong kumquat or wild kumquat, has several unique features among the Fortunella genus. First, the fruit is small, about the size of a pea. Also, it is a slow grower, and is quite tolerant of container culture, which makes it a very good subject for bonzai growers.
Frost hardiness of the wild kumquat is not clear ; it is thus advised to consider it as a frost tender plant.
Leaves are evergreen, glossy and deep-green.
The Hong Kong kumquat has white scented flowers.
Fruits of the Hong Kong kumquat are small and globose, with the size of a pea. They are orange when ripe. The fruit is edible, although very small.
Fortunella hindsii requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil
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Category - shrub
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below 0.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 5.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting, grafting, layering, seeds The Hong Kong kumquat is mainly propagated by seeds, cuttings, and air-layers.Seeds of the wild kumquat are relatively large, compared to the pea-size of the fruit.
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