{"product_id":"citrus-microcarpa-70cm-21cm-pot-ci213","title":"Citrus microcarpa 70cm 21cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus microcarpa, commonly known as the Calamondin orange or Philippine lime, is a compact, evergreen citrus species prized for its ornamental fruits and lush foliage. Typically supplied at around 70cm in height within a 21cm pot, this plant offers a vibrant visual interest through its glossy green leaves and small, bright orange fruits. Its manageable size and reliable growth habit make it a dependable addition to wholesale plant supply and trade houseplant ranges, thriving well indoors or in sheltered external environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Citrus microcarpa is a rich, deep green with a smooth, glossy texture that adds a polished look to any interior or retail display. It develops in a dense, bushy habit with an upright and somewhat rounded structural form, making it ideal for compact presentation spaces. This species tolerates a range of lighting conditions, from bright indirect light to moderate shade, enhancing its adaptability for indoor environments. While it prefers consistent moisture, Citrus microcarpa exhibits resilience to occasional watering variations without significant stress. The plant requires moderate maintenance; it benefits from occasional pruning and feeding but is generally straightforward to handle in retail settings. Additionally, the colourful fruits provide an attractive merchandising feature that enhances its appeal for gift-ready plant ranges and seasonal displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers value Citrus microcarpa for its commercial reliability and consistent performance across multiple supply batches, ensuring uniformity in quality and appearance. Controlled natural variation is typical in fruit size and quantity, adding interest while maintaining predictability. Its versatility enables use across retail garden centres, commercial interiors schemes, and specialized houseplant collections. The ongoing appeal of small citrus varieties within core trade houseplant ranges supports steady demand and good stock turnover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrus microcarpa performs well on houseplant benches where its compact size fits well among mixed display schemes, attracting customers through its ornamental fruits and attractive foliage. In office environments, it adds a touch of greenery and subtle colour without overwhelming space, thriving under artificial lights and filtered daylight. Interior plant displays in hotel lobbies or restaurants benefit from its neat form and low maintenance. The plant is also suitable in gift-ready ranges, particularly around festive periods when citrus fruits have heightened decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant has strong shelf life and durability under typical retail conditions, tolerating fluctuations in light and watering during transit or in-store display. Its uniform size and form lend themselves well to volume or repeat wholesale supply, facilitating consistent merchandising. During handling and transport, Citrus microcarpa’s sturdy stems and foliage minimise damage risk, aiding its presentation quality. Retailers benefit from its consistent appearance at point of sale, where fruit colour and leaf health communicate freshness and vigour.\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 moderate care, suitable for retail customers and commercial maintenance programmes alike.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant shows good light tolerance, thriving under bright indirect light as well as moderate indoor lighting conditions.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt exhibits watering resilience, remaining healthy despite occasional irregularities common in retail and office environments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts compact, upright growth habit supports efficient merchandising and ease of display in mixed plant groupings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis species is commercially suitable for retail outlets, commercial interiors, and wholesale plant supply due to its reliable performance.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling and transport durability reduces losses during logistics and aids in maintaining optimal presentation quality.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation is limited to fruit size and quantity, ensuring consistent trade houseplants with attractive seasonal interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"21cm Pot \/ 70cm","offer_id":57327696412998,"sku":"CI213-70cm-21cm-cm-31","price":29.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/CC5CD9E5EE96016B95D4883E7649D22F0EE45950183ECC5A2006D310814F7864_dbd5d64b-4332-4199-a00e-d39d99f8dcf9.jpg?v=1789177498","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/citrus-microcarpa-70cm-21cm-pot-ci213","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}