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Pink Flower Buddha’s Hand Citron (Citrus medica digitata)

DESCRIPTION
Pink Flower Buddha’s Hand Citron (Citrus medica digitata) is a unique, particular Citrus variety.

ORIGIN

It derives from a very ancient mutation of a Citron.
It comes from Indochina, where it’s been found hundreds of years ago.

PLANT

-Tree features: Plant is very vigorous, with long branches which tend to lignify quickly.
-Leaves: Leaves are lanceolate to round-shaped, bright green in colour and medium-big in size.

FRUIT

-Shape: Fruit is an amazing human hand! Someone think it actually seems an octopus, others peppers.
Pink Flower Buddha’s Hand Citron has no juice at all, it’s all composed of white albedo inside.
-Flavour: Skin is so aromatic, with a balsamic aftertaste. White albedo is so sweet.
-Colour: Yellow to bright yellow according to climate conditions outside, white inside.

SEASON OF RIPENESS

Season of ripeness: It starts to produce from mid-November to Spring, and also summer accorrding to the flowering.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring time, but it also seems to be 4 season: you can see more flowers during Summer and autumn too.

HOW TO USE IT

-In the Kitchen: Fruit can be exceptionally used in the kitchen.
Skin can be candied whole and it’s so delicious. You can also zest it to give your fish and meat recipes an amazing flavour.
-Ornamental: For its particular shape, it’s a good ornamental choice.

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

 20,00 150,00
Important Information Before Purchasing
  • 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!

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