Lime नींबू

🌱 About the plant

Kagzi lime — the single most useful pot tree for an Indian household.

Growing it

Feed it monthly in the growing season; citrus is hungry.

What it is for

Nimbu for everything; leaves host swallowtail caterpillars.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Six hours of sun

Water

Twice a week; never soggy

Season

Jun–Aug

Grows in

Balcony, Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

2–4 m

First harvest

Fruit year two grafted

Feed it monthly in the growing season; citrus is hungry.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Nimbu for everything; leaves host swallowtail caterpillars.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India