Kumquat
Citrus japonica · Citruses · Rue family
Also known as: Round Kumquat · Marumi Kumquat
Medium100–250cmNot pet-safeEdible
Kumquat care at a glance
Kumquat (Citrus japonica) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 13–? °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 13–? °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Kumquat
Possible pests on Kumquat include Spider mites, Scale insects, Mealybugs and Aphids. A possible disease is Root rot. Kumquat is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot Medium
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Kumquat
- Which pests affect Kumquat?
- Possible pests on Kumquat include Spider mites, Scale insects, Mealybugs and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Kumquat?
- A possible disease is Root rot.
- Is Kumquat toxic to cats and dogs?
- Kumquat is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Kumquat need?
- Kumquat has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Kumquat need?
- Kumquat prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Kumquat frost-hardy?
- Kumquat is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.
- Can you eat Kumquat?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.