Lime Berry Plant Care

Lime Berry (Triphasia trifolia) belongs to the Rutaceae family within the Triphasia genus. Lime Berry is native to tropical southeastern Asia, especially in Indonesian islands and Philippines and possibly else. Lime Berry is also known as Limeberry, Orange Jasmine, Mock Orange.

Lime Berry displays a compact, evergreen shrub growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Lime Berry produces small white fragrant flowers with a citrus-like scent.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Lime Berry every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Lime Berry thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Triphasia trifolia tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Lime Berry prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Lime Berry to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Lime Berry every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, slightly acidic soil with added organic matter like compost. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Lime Berry is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Lime Berry can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 4 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Lime Berry while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Lime Berry is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Lime Berry can be propagated through seeds, semi-hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to hardy orange plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Lime Berry is susceptible to citrus leafminer, citrus psyllid, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Lime Berry grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Lime Berry is native to tropical southeastern Asia, especially in Indonesian islands and Philippines and possibly else. In cooler regions, grow Lime Berry as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.