Buddha's Hand Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis

Buddha's Hand (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) is a exotic fruit plant grown for aromatic peel; little juice fruit. Suited to full sun and shelter and free-draining fertile compost, it reaches about 1.5–2.5 m with a 1.5 m spread. Harvest in winter for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun and shelter
  • Soil: Free-draining fertile compost
  • Watering: Regular in summer; reduce in winter
  • Harvest: Winter
  • Difficulty: Hard

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