I am a small citrus fruit, eaten whole with peel.

Native to China; cultivated in India, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean.

Water weekly; keep soil moist but well-drained.

Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily).

Thrives in 20–30°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant in sandy-loam soil; spacing 2–3 meters apart; grafted plants preferred.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with micronutrients.

Botanical name: Fortunella spp. (often *Fortunella japonica*); Family: Rutaceae.

Fruits safe; seeds edible but bitter.

Moderate; leafy canopy reduces dust.

Fruits rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber; eaten fresh, candied, or made into marmalade.

Susceptible to citrus canker, aphids, and leaf miners; prune for airflow and monitor regularly.

Can live 25–30 years; starts fruiting in 2–3 years; peak yield from year 6 onward.