Hi there, I have attempted to grow some calamansi from seeds. However, some of them are growing with 2 sprouts per seed. Is this normal? I have tried search around from past pictures online, and notice that it is quite common. Do I need to do anything to take care of the plants? Thanks!
These links will help you with growing and care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/calamondins/growing-calamondin-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-seed-harvesting.htm
I have an indoor calomondin that has been in a sunny window all winter. The leaves are healthy and there are at least 50 new buds in the past few weeks. The problem is they aren't opening. A few have (5 or 6) dropped unopened and I'm concerned the others may just fall. Is there anything wrong or do they take a long time to bloom? I live in Northern Virginia and will be able to put it outside soon. I love this little tree and any suggestions are most welcome! Thank you, Cheryl
The buds are likely dropping due to lack of pollination.
Here is an article that will help you with care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/growing-citrus-trees-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/hand-pollinating-oranges.htm
I planted a Calamondin seed and now the tree is 6 years old but has never once flowered. The parent flowers and bears fruit twice a year abundantly. Both have the same light, watering schedule, fertilizing and same sized pots. What can I do and why hasn't it flowered?
Seed-grown calamondins may not grow true to type, or they may produce fruit that is inferior to the parent plant.
Also, seed-grown calamondins take two years to set fruit whereas those grown from cuttings are capable of bearing fruit in their first year.
Has your tree had a dormancy period?
Like most living things, calamondin trees respond to environmental cues to determine the best time for rest and regeneration. The propagation process often disrupts this internal rhythm because it relies on artificially enhanced growing conditions, which may cause the plant to go dormant. Although it may seem counterproductive, one way to break the plant's dormancy and promote fast growth is to induce a state of stress. Withhold all water until the leaves begun to curl up, then water deeply so that the entire root ball is saturated. Water deeply whenever the top 2 inches of soil dry out. Within two months, the tree will produce a flush of leaves and flowers.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/calamondins/growing-calamondin-trees.htm
I live in a USDA 9 area and have a potted Calamondin orange outdoors all year. It receives full sun and is watered by a drip line to the pot. At the end of last winter, it dropped many of its leaves, but sprouted new leaves and now the plant is lush and full. However, it has not bloomed this year. I feed it with slow release granular food for citrus as directed. What am I doing wrong?
Citrus trees need a significant amount of sunlight to bloom.
Water your plants sparingly in the early winter to induce blooming. Severe drought prevents blooming, but a small amount of water stress helps the blooms develop in the spring. When the weather turns coolest, usually between December and February, water your citrus trees once every two weeks, or whenever the soil feels dry an inch below the surface. Begin watering once a week as it gets closer to spring.
Water your plants sparingly in the early winter to induce blooming. Severe drought prevents blooming, but a small amount of water stress helps the blooms develop in the spring. When the weather turns coolest, usually between December and February, water your citrus trees once every two weeks, or whenever the soil feels dry an inch below the surface. Begin watering once a week as it gets closer to spring.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/calamondins/growing-calamondin-trees.htm
This is our first Calamondin, we have only had it 3 months. The fruit has started to turn a nice yellow/orange color. But we have found a small green worm has taken up resident. What would be safe to use to get raid of them? Thank you for any help you can give me, Arlene
You can handpick off the caterpillars or worms.
If they are still a problem I would try Neem Oil.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/calamondins/growing-calamondin-trees.htm
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/patiocitrus/Calamondin.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/how-to-control-fruitworms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
I have a Calamondin plant that I have bought 3months ago. It's presenting yellowing on some of the leaves and some defotmity on them. I water it 1-2 times a week depending on hoe dry tge soil is and fertilize every other week. It's placed beside a window and I think it gets enough sun. I dont know why the leaves are having yellow spots on them.
Here is a link that will help you: https://ask.extension.org/questions/362037
Your article says calamondin hardy in zones 8-11, but growing instructions say any temp less than 55 degrees F. (12 C.) will adversely affect its growth. Mine is in a pot and I want to leave it on the patio for the winter, temp will be -5c at the lowest. Please advise
Yes, while cooler temperatures will stop the growth of the tree, and it will enter a period of dormancy. They can survive temperatures just a little lower than -5c so you will be ok to leave them out. If you are still concerned, then I would advise wrapping a blanket around the on cooler nights.