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key lime potted plant LimeThe Key Lime tree (Citrus aurantiifolia), also known as the Mexican Lime or West Indian Lime, is a compact citrus variety celebrated for its intensely tart, aromatic fruit. Popular for culinary uses like pies and beverages, this evergreen tree is well suited for warm climates and container gardening. Below is a detailed guide to its characteristics and care requirements. Taste Key Limes are renowned for their sharp, tangy flavor with a distinctive
The Key Lime tree (Citrus aurantiifolia), also known as the Mexican Lime or West Indian Lime, is a compact citrus variety celebrated for its intensely tart, aromatic fruit. Popular for culinary uses like pies and beverages, this evergreen tree is well-suited for warm climates and container gardening. Below is a detailed guide to its characteristics and care requirements.Taste
Key Limes are renowned for their sharp, tangy flavor with a distinctive zesty and slightly floral note. The small, round fruits have thin, smooth, greenish-yellow skin and juicy, pale yellow flesh packed with seeds. Their bold acidity and aromatic quality make them a favorite for desserts, cocktails, and savory dishes, offering a more intense tartness than Persian limes.Best Growing Environment
Key Lime trees thrive in hot, tropical to subtropical climates with well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5). They prefer high humidity and warm temperatures, ideally between 70F and 90F (21°C to 32°C). While adaptable to sandy or loamy soils, excellent drainage is crucial to prevent root rot. These trees benefit from a sheltered location to protect against strong winds, which can damage their delicate branches or fruit.Common Names
Key Lime trees are known by several names, reflecting their cultural and regional significance:
Key Lime trees typically grow to 6 to 12 feet tall with a spread of 6 to 8 feet when planted in the ground. Dwarf varieties, often grown in containers, reach 4 to 6 feet in height. Their naturally compact size and bushy growth make them ideal for small gardens, patios, or indoor cultivation with proper care.Growth Rate
Key Lime trees have a moderate growth rate, adding approximately 1 to 1.5 feet per year under optimal conditions. They establish quickly and can produce fruit within 1 to 3 years of planting, with consistent yields by 4 to 5 years. Adequate sunlight, water, and fertilization promote faster growth and fruiting.Sun Requirements
Key Lime trees require full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to support healthy growth and maximize fruit production. Insufficient sunlight can lead to reduced flowering, smaller fruit yields, or leggy growth. A south-facing, unshaded location is ideal for optimal performance.Cold Hardiness
Key Lime trees are among the least cold-hardy citrus varieties, thriving in USDA Zones 9b to 11. They can tolerate brief dips to 28F to 30F (-2°C to -1°C) but are highly susceptible to frost damage, especially when young. In cooler regions like Zone 9, they require winter protection (e.g., frost blankets or indoor relocation for potted trees) to survive cold snaps.Water Requirements
Key Lime trees have moderate water needs. Young trees should be watered 2 to 3 times per week, providing 1 to 2 inches of water to establish roots. Mature trees need deep watering once or twice weekly during the growing season (spring and summer) and every 10 to 14 days in fall and winter, depending on rainfall. Ensure soil dries slightly between waterings to avoid root rot, particularly in containers or heavy soils.Planting Guide
To plant a Key Lime tree:
Fertilize Key Lime trees to encourage vigorous growth and fruiting:
Key Limes are renowned for their sharp, tangy flavor with a distinctive zesty and slightly floral note. The small, round fruits have thin, smooth, greenish-yellow skin and juicy, pale yellow flesh packed with seeds. Their bold acidity and aromatic quality make them a favorite for desserts, cocktails, and savory dishes, offering a more intense tartness than Persian limes.Best Growing Environment
Key Lime trees thrive in hot, tropical to subtropical climates with well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5). They prefer high humidity and warm temperatures, ideally between 70F and 90F (21°C to 32°C). While adaptable to sandy or loamy soils, excellent drainage is crucial to prevent root rot. These trees benefit from a sheltered location to protect against strong winds, which can damage their delicate branches or fruit.Common Names
Key Lime trees are known by several names, reflecting their cultural and regional significance:
- Mexican Lime
- West Indian Lime
- Bartender’s Lime
- Florida Key Lime
- Bilolo Lime
Key Lime trees typically grow to 6 to 12 feet tall with a spread of 6 to 8 feet when planted in the ground. Dwarf varieties, often grown in containers, reach 4 to 6 feet in height. Their naturally compact size and bushy growth make them ideal for small gardens, patios, or indoor cultivation with proper care.Growth Rate
Key Lime trees have a moderate growth rate, adding approximately 1 to 1.5 feet per year under optimal conditions. They establish quickly and can produce fruit within 1 to 3 years of planting, with consistent yields by 4 to 5 years. Adequate sunlight, water, and fertilization promote faster growth and fruiting.Sun Requirements
Key Lime trees require full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to support healthy growth and maximize fruit production. Insufficient sunlight can lead to reduced flowering, smaller fruit yields, or leggy growth. A south-facing, unshaded location is ideal for optimal performance.Cold Hardiness
Key Lime trees are among the least cold-hardy citrus varieties, thriving in USDA Zones 9b to 11. They can tolerate brief dips to 28F to 30F (-2°C to -1°C) but are highly susceptible to frost damage, especially when young. In cooler regions like Zone 9, they require winter protection (e.g., frost blankets or indoor relocation for potted trees) to survive cold snaps.Water Requirements
Key Lime trees have moderate water needs. Young trees should be watered 2 to 3 times per week, providing 1 to 2 inches of water to establish roots. Mature trees need deep watering once or twice weekly during the growing season (spring and summer) and every 10 to 14 days in fall and winter, depending on rainfall. Ensure soil dries slightly between waterings to avoid root rot, particularly in containers or heavy soils.Planting Guide
To plant a Key Lime tree:
- Select a sunny, well-drained site, at least 15 feet from structures or other trees.
- Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.
- Amend soil with compost or aged manure to improve drainage and fertility.
- Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the bud union (graft) is 2 to 4 inches above the soil line.
- Backfill with soil, tamp gently, and water deeply.
- Apply 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch (e.g., bark or wood chips), keeping it 6 inches from the trunk to prevent rot.
- For containers, use a pot at least 15 gallons with drainage holes and a well-draining, citrus-specific potting mix.
Fertilize Key Lime trees to encourage vigorous growth and fruiting:
- Early Spring (February/March): Apply a citrus-specific fertilizer (e.g., 6-6-6 or 8-8-8 NPK) as new growth emerges. Use 1 to 2 cups for young trees or 3 to 4 cups for mature trees, spread around the drip line and watered in thoroughly.
- Early Summer (May/June): Apply a second dose of the same fertilizer to support fruit development, using half the spring amount to prevent over-fertilization.
- Late Summer (August): Apply a light dose of a potassium-rich fertilizer (e.g., 5-5-10) to enhance fruit quality and prepare the tree for dormancy.
- Container Trees: Fertilize every 6 to 8 weeks during the growing season with a liquid citrus fertilizer (e.g., 5-1-3), diluted per package instructions. Avoid fertilizing in late fall or winter to prevent frost-sensitive growth.
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★★★★★ 5
Smells nice, foams up. Really good.
Scent: Lavender, Size: 64 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Good price, got it for a backup in case we run out of the stuff we normally use. It smells pretty good actually.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Good smelling soap!
Scent: Lavender, Size: 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Smells great and is gentle on the hands. No artificial colors and no leaks! It smells good and is a good price! The pump works very well, overall am very happy with this soap!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Must Use FOAMING SOAP BOTTLE for this soap & you will Love it!
Scent: Fragrance Free, Size: 64 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I have been using this soap refill for years and love it. I also use the scented versions when this is out of stock and they are not very strong scent. But if you prefer no fragrance, then this is a great soap. Many reviewers are complaining it is watery and thin. YES, IT IS. It is SUPPOSED to be. If you don't know how foaming soap works, you do need a couple pumps of foaming soap but you are using a fraction of the amount of soap you would use (aka WASTE) with standard soap. Have you ever seen your kid pump soap in the bathroom? Not once, or twice, but three or four times? Well, they can do that with this soap and not waste it because it's half air in each pump. It's SUPPOSED to be for foaming hand soap. Don't get fooled by your costly regular or foaming soap. Buy this and have clean hands and SAVE money! My family has very sensitive skin and nobody gets rough, red hands from this soap. No problems.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE FOAMING SOAP DISPENSERS FOR THIS PRODUCT:
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UPDATE ON REVIEW (August 2020): I recently just ordered this item and it was delivered with new packaging. I thought it was the same product, but it seems to have additional ingredients now including alcohol. Hm. Need to look closer into this and will update when figure out what has changed.
UPDATE ON INGREDIENTS (October 2020): The new formula is now showing the ingredients. It has changed. A lot. One ingredient that was removed is PHENOXYETHANOL which is GREAT they removed that! However, if they only removed that, then this would be an amazingly safe hand soap (by EWG standards it would be golden). However, it is a completely different soap with a completely different list of ingredients. I will wait until the EWG rates these ingredients before continuing to purchase this. As other reviewers have noted, it does now have "fragrance" in the ingredients - and misleadingly states "(natural)" next to the word fragrance, which means absolutely nothing in terms of what is allowed and what is not. Do your research on what the word "fragrance" means on labels and what could possibly be in your product under that ingredient. In addition it now does have alcohol in it, which some may like, however I don't think soap needs it. If you are washing, you don't need to sanitize anything. It's overkill ingredient - not needed and dries your hands out.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Cruelty free and works well!
Scent: Fragrance Free, Size: 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
This soap lasts a long time. One bottle lasts one person roughly 3 weeks to a month, depending on frequency of hand washing in a day. It has a slight smell if you get near it that to me smells like a fresh clean smell. It is cruelty free and when I researched the brand, not tested on animals. It also seems like it is made out of healthy ingredients. Overall I will keep buying it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Leaked in package
Scent: Eucalyptus, Size: 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
The pump leaked in delivery.
A bit messy- upon opening, loss of some product. Wasn’t packaged properly. Smell was not that great. Soap seems fine.
Due to how it was packaged I doubt I’d buy again.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026