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Bring the exotic Kaffir Lime well over the winter
The strikingly shaped leaves of kaffir lime are indispensable especially in the Thai cuisine. They are cut either whole or in hair-thin strips, especially soups and curries added. Since the spice in this country is very difficult to get, lovers of Thai cuisine should consider themselves such a tree.
Kaffir Lime overwinter
The Kaffir Lime is one of the more complicated citrus species, it always needs a little more light, warmth and care than her sisters or cousins. You should winter the plant necessarily cool, but bright. The Kaffir Lime likes temperatures of around 10 to 12 ° C. The principle is - as with all other citrus species - the warmer the winter habitat, the more light the plant needs. However, since the incidence of light in German winters is far from sufficient, you should definitely install an additional plant lamp during a warm (ie at room temperature) wintering.
Tips & Tricks
The pouring frequency depends on the temperature in winter quarters: the warmer it is, the more water your Kaffir Lime needs.
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