Buddha’s Hand Citron This unique variety, Buddha’s Hand Citron bears striking fruit with “fingers ” that have an intensely flavorful rind on the bright orange fruit. It can be candied like orange peel or used as a delicious seasoning. The oils can also be used in tinctures as it is very automatic Click here to view our Citrus Growing Guide. Latin Name: Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis Site and Soil: In spring, summer and fall, keep your potted Citrus in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained. Rootstock Description: Flying Dragon is a hardy and very dwarfing rootstock for Citrus that induces very early flowering and fruit production. Trees grown on Flying Dragon will rarely exceed 5 ft. in height and will often produce fruit the year they are planted. Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower. Hardiness: Hardy to around 25° F. We recommend bringing into a well-lit and protected location in late fall before hard frosts occur. Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. Taste: Pith is sweet/lemony Fruit Skin: Yellow Fruit Flesh: No flesh, just pith Bloom Time: Winter and spring Ripening Time: Winter to early spring. Yield: 20 fruit Care: Fertilize with citrus mix 3-4 times per year with typical applications in late winter (Jan-Feb), late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct). Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants. USDA Zone: 9
