DESCRIPTION
Melanesian Papeda (Citrus macroptera) is a particular citrus variety.
ORIGIN
It comes from south-eastern Asia, Melanesia, but we don’t know what’s its exact story.
PLANT
-Tree features: Plant is very compact in shape, with long branches which tend to lignify quickly.
-Leaves: Leaves are one of the main caracteristics of this variety. Bilobate, big, estremely dark green , and very, very fragrant leaves.
FRUIT
-Shape: Fruit is usually round to slightly pear-shaped at the petiol. Small-medium in size.
-Flavour: It’s acid inside, but juice and skin are very fragrant. You can smell a particular limette aroma.
-Colour: Skin is usually green.
Pulp tends to be light green in colour.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Season of ripeness: Melanesian Papeda starts to produce from September to November according to climate conditions.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring time.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: We’ve never tried it in the kitchen, but we think you can make something particular with it.
-Ornamental: It’s a very nice looking variety for its leaves and its particular aroma.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -5°C.
This variety needs to be maintained like a normal Lemon.
If you’d like to find out about how to maintain citrus, you can follow us on YouTube
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Shipping times
Orders are processed and handled directly by us.
During the high season (February–June), due to high demand, shipping might require between 7 and 15 business days from the order confirmation; in some cases, a few additional business days might be needed.
However, we would always strive to ship your order as quickly as possible.
If you have special requirements or need specific shipping times, we invite you to contact us: together we would find the best solution to meet your needs. -
Possible variations in shape and size
Plants may differ from the descriptions shown on the product pages. -
Care and cultivation practices
We personally carry out sowing, grafting, cutting, pruning, and repotting every year.
Each plant is a living being that grows in its own way and time, influenced by many factors. -
Seasonal variations
The characteristics shown on the website may vary depending on the season and the plant’s growth stage.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!
