Citrus myrtifolia — Chinotto is a compact ornamental citrus with small leaves and decorative bitter fruit, used for liqueurs.
Botanical name: Citrus myrtifolia
Position: Sun
Flowering: Summer
Height: 100–180 cm
Winter care: tolerates brief frosts to −4 °C, but roots are exposed in a pot — overwinter in a bright, cool place (5–10 °C)
Watering: let the surface of the compost dry between waterings; in a pot in summer it needs regular watering. Never leave water in the saucer.
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |
| Form | Mini stem, Pot, On stem |
| Dimensions | Ø 20 cm, Ø 16 cm, Ø 35 cm |
