ក្រូចឡេម៉ុន / ក្រូច​ឆ្មារ / Citrus limon 'Eureka Variegated Pink'

ក្រូចឡេម៉ុន / ក្រូច​ឆ្មារ / Citrus limon 'Eureka Variegated Pink'

It’s a dwarf-sized conveniently can be grown on a small patio and can be easily grown almost anywhere effortlessly. Eureka Pink Lemon is known to have high amount of lycopene, the same bioactive found in grapefruit and watermelon. Lycopene is known for its ability to protect skin and eye health, and it is a powerful antioxidant.   

  • It’s drought-tolerant and easily adaptable to many soils and conditions. Pests and Diseases tolerance. An air-layered or grafted Eureka lemon trees will set fruit in just one to two years. Will produce abundant lemons your kitchen needs. 
  • Variegated Eureka Lemon will not tolerate cold weather outdoors.  Winterize Eureka Lemon in a bright sunny window in cold seasons. 
  • An air-layered or grafted Eureka lemon trees will set fruit in just 1-2 year.
  • Naturally it will mature to about 8-12 ft tall, with 6-8 ft width. 
  • Full-Partial. Butt minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight to fruit.  But when grown in pots in an arid climate it cannot tolerate afternoon sun, foliage burns. 
  • Hardy in Zones 4-11 in a covered patio. Or  8-11 outdoors. Cold- hardy to 20℉.
  • Home remedy, mixed 1 Tbsp. epsom salts, 1Qt water. Feed 3 times a month.









































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