Where Do Calamondin Orange Come From

Calamondin. Calamondin, Citrus mitis, is an acid citrus fruit originating in China, which was introduced to the U.S. as an “acid orange” about 1900. This plant is grown more for its looks than for its fruit edibility and performs well as a patio plant or when trimmed as a hedge.

Can you eat a calamondin orange?

Raw: Like its cousin, the kumquat, calamondin can be eaten whole. These tiny citrus fruits are about the size of a large cherry, making them highly snackable! Use fresh calamondin in very similar ways as a lemon, lime or orange for sour, tart citrus flavor.

How do you grow calamondin oranges?

1. Pot the tree in a large container filled with a mixture of 1 part each potting soil, organic compost and per-lite or vermiculite. …
2. Water the tree as needed to keep the soil moist but not wet. …
3. Provide direct sunlight for at least several hours daily.