Bitter orange 'Myrtifolia'

Citrus aurantium

How to grow Bitter orange 'Myrtifolia'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Myrtifolia is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 4.8 and 8.3 as Myrtifolia likes to be in moderately acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Myrtifolia from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Myrtifolia

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Myrtifolia is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Myrtifolia