Pink Fingerlime (Microcitrus australasica)
DESCRIPTION
Pink Fingerlime (Microcitrus australasica) is a particular high quality australian variety.
It grows wild in the Queensland, where lives in the underwood.
Also called “Caviar lemon” for the aromatic vesicles which can be found inside.
ORIGIN
It comes from North-eastern Australia
PLANT
-Tree features: It’s a very compact thorny variety. Plant is medium in vigour, with lots of branches which grow spherical.
-Leaves: Small, lanceolate to slightly heart-shaped leaves, dark-green in colour.
FRUIT
-Shape: Fruit is very similar to a finger, that’s why of its name.
-Flavour: It tastes so particular. You can perceive a lime flavour, with a typical pepper aftertaste.
-Colour: Pink to dark-purple outside.
Light pink inside.
SEASON OF RIPENESS
Season of ripeness: Pink Fingerlime starts to produce from September to November, according to climate conditions.
However, fruits can be found in other periods of the year.
It usually starts to bloom during Spring, but sometimes we can see flowers during summer and autumn.
HOW TO USE IT
-In the Kitchen: There’s a bilion of ways to use it in the kitchen.
You can squeeze it and use those little aromatic vesicles to give the raw fish, or meat a good aroma.
You can also use it with champagne!
-Ornamental: It’s a compact spherical plant.
COLD RESISTENCE
According to our tests, in the Greenhouse, or in a covered area, it can resist to a temperature of -7°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!