Citrus kinzu – The Hong Kong kumquat in bonsai form
A 7-year-old outdoor bonsai, full of vitality and unmistakably citrusy charm. Citrus kinzu, known as the Hong Kong kumquat, delights with its intensely fragrant flowers and small decorative fruits that remain on the tree for months, adding colour and fragrance all year round. It requires full sunlight and cooler temperatures to encourage flowering and fruiting.
Included in the kit: Citrus kinzu bonsai + saucer.
Important notes: The shape and dimensions of the bonsai are approximate (including the pot). The colour and shape of the pot may differ from the photographs. As living plants, their appearance changes with the seasons; the images are therefore for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a contractual obligation.
Key features
- Habitat: Outdoor
- Leaf type: Evergreen
- Flowers: Yes – highly aromatic flowers at sunset
- Care level: Moderate
- Family: Rutaceae
- Approximate dimensions (width × depth × height): 19 × 24 × 27.5 cm
- Pot dimensions: Under 16 cm
Interesting fact
Citrus kinzu is highly valued in the bonsai world for its ability to produce small, abundant fruits that can remain on the tree for months without falling – an extraordinary and long-lasting decorative display.
Position
Place it outdoors in full light. The flowers are intensely fragrant at sunset, when pollinating insects are most active – a perfect example of natural symbiosis.
Watering
Water generously in summer and moderately in winter. Avoid wetting the flowers during flowering.
Fertilisation
From spring to autumn, use Hiryo Gold organic-mineral fertiliser or the fast-acting Nutribonsai fertiliser. Do not fertilise during flowering; resume once the fruits have appeared.
Repotting
Every 2 years, in the final days of winter or at the beginning of spring. After repotting, watering with Mistral Bonsai’s Vitabonsai revitaliser is recommended to promote the plant’s recovery.
Substrate
Terrabonsai – a special bonsai substrate that meets water and nutritional requirements, promoting root development and overall vigour. Alternatively: 60% Kiryuzuna + 40% Akadama, which promotes growth but requires more frequent watering.
Pinching
When the shoot has reached 4–6 pairs of leaves, cut it back to leave 1–2 pairs.
Wiring
Can be carried out all year round; take care in spring, when growth is faster, to avoid marks on the bark.
