{"product_id":"citrus-microcarpa-60cm-19cm-pot-1109","title":"Citrus microcarpa 60cm 19cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus microcarpa, commonly known as the calamondin or calamansi lime, is a compact, ornamental citrus species appreciated for its small, glossy green leaves and abundant fruit production. Typically grown to around 60cm in height when supplied in a 19cm pot, this plant offers year-round visual interest with its vibrant orange fruits contrasting against deep green foliage. Renowned for its reliable performance, Citrus microcarpa is a consistent choice within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplants due to its manageable size, versatility, and attractive form, making it a practical selection for both indoor and semi-outdoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Citrus microcarpa is glossy dark green, with a smooth texture that enhances the plant's ornamental appeal. Its growth habit is naturally upright and bushy, maintaining a neat, contained shape suitable for retail display and ease of handling. This plant adapts well to a range of indoor light conditions, tolerating bright indirect light and partial shade environments. It demonstrates moderate resilience to varied watering routines, with a tolerance for occasional drying out provided it is not prolonged. Maintenance is straightforward, requiring minimal pruning and feeding, which supports ease of care in retail and commercial settings. Additionally, the small, decorative fruit produce an attractive, citrus scent that can enhance merchandising appeal in both garden centres and interior environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers favour Citrus microcarpa for its commercial reliability and uniform performance across supply batches. Natural variation in fruit size and leaf density is controlled and limited, ensuring a consistent product presentation. Its versatility spans retail garden centres, commercial interiors, and specialist houseplant ranges, allowing buyers to cater to diverse customer preferences. The ongoing demand for compact citrus plants in contemporary interiors and gift-oriented sales underlines its relevance within core trade houseplants available through wholesale plant supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus microcarpa is suitable for prominent placement on houseplant benches where its compact size and colourful fruit attract attention. It performs well in office environments, contributing a touch of greenery and fragrance without excessive maintenance requirements. Interior retail displays benefit from its neat, contained form and bright fruit, making it ideal for gift-ready ranges or seasonal merchandising. Additionally, it can complement semi-sheltered outdoor plantings or conservatory displays where light levels support healthy growth and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant exhibits good shelf life and durability under typical retail conditions, maintaining foliage quality and fruit integrity for extended periods. Its uniform size and growth habit support suitability for volume or repeat wholesale supply, allowing efficient inventory management. Handling and transport are straightforward due to its compact form and robust structure, reducing damage risk during distribution. At point of sale, Citrus microcarpa consistently presents as an attractive, well-formed plant with appealing decorative features, facilitating ease of sale across multiple retail formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus microcarpa requires a moderate care level, appropriate for retail environments with scheduled watering and light feeding regimes without specialist treatments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a broad range of indoor lighting, including bright indirect light to moderate shade, providing flexibility for different display locations.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering tolerance is good, showing resilience to occasional irregular watering provided the plant is allowed to dry slightly between sessions.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts compact, bushy growth habit supports efficient merchandising, allowing multiple units to be displayed in confined retail spaces without overcrowding.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercially, the plant suits retail garden centres, interior plant supply, and wholesale plant supply channels due to its ornamental and versatile characteristics.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus microcarpa shows good handling durability through transport and in-store periods, minimising losses and maintaining plant quality for buyers.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in fruit quantity and leaf density may occur but is generally controlled within supply batches, ensuring consistency in trade houseplants offerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"19cm Pot \/ 60cm","offer_id":57218516189510,"sku":"1109-60cm-19cm-cm-31","price":24.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/92990844C99980532A59130FF7CCCDDD0051658A35C1A0A7A261768CC8AAD816.jpg?v=1787966584","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/citrus-microcarpa-60cm-19cm-pot-1109","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}