The seasonal changes will affect how often you water your Kumquat. Mainly, during the hottest summer months, you will likely need to increase how much you water this plant, especially if it grows in an area that receives ample sunlight. Strong summer sunlight can cause soil to dry out much faster than usual, meaning that you’ll need to water more frequently. By contrast, your Kumquat will need much less water during the winter, as it will not be in an active growing phase. During winter, you can get by with watering once every 2 to 3 weeks or sometimes not at all. For those growing this plant indoors, you should be somewhat wary of appliances such as air conditioners, which can cause your plant to dry out more quickly, which also calls for more frequent watering.
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A species of Citrus, also known as Cumquats, Marumi kumquat
Botanical name: Citrus japonica
Genus: Citrus
Description
The kumquat is a cold-hardy evergreen citrus tree. In spring, the kumquat produces sweet-smelling white flowers. Its small orange edible fruit, kumquats, can be eaten whole. It will grow nicely as a container plant.
Garden Use
Kumquat is a good option for your garden. Its small purplish-red flowers create a beautiful scene anywhere in your garden. The sweet-sour fruits slowly turn from green to yellow in fall. A very adaptable plant, kumquat needs only sufficient sunlight and water to grow well.