Size: (50-60cm Ht)

Light: Kumquat trees need full sun; they do best with at least six hours of sunlight a day. When your plant is inside, give it as much light as possible. You can place it in a sunny window (though be careful that too much direct sun doesn't burn your plant), or set it under grow lights or shop lights fitted with one cool and one warm bulb. Your kumquat will also survive if you give it bright, indirect sun.

Soil: Kumquats do well in soil with any pH, but slightly acidic soil is ideal. If you choose to grow them directly in the ground, add a high-quality potting soil to enrich the soil and improve drainage. Do not plant kumquats in dense clay soil, as root rot is likely. You can add a layer of pebbles or gravel to the pot (or to the hole in the ground) to ensure proper drainage. A potting soil designed for cactus or citrus is ideal for growing kumquats in pots, but any general-purpose potting soil will work.

Water: Proper watering is one of the keys to growing any citrus plant, but particularly those grown in pots. The aim is to keep the soil moist but not wet. Stick your finger into the soil, at least up to the second knuckle. If you feel dampness at your fingertip, wait to water. If it feels dry, water your plant until you see it run out of the bottom of the pot. 

Outdoors, a thick layer of mulch over the root zone will keep the soil moist. The first few years of growth are especially important for keeping the plant's roots moist. A layer of mulch over the root zone will help preserve soil moisture, but keep the mulch several inches back from the trunk to avoid fungal problems. Once established, kumquat trees typically require deep watering only during dry spells.

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