Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux




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Citrus Ă— bergamia offers a different kind of citrus reward: not sweet eating fruit, but dense glossy foliage, intensely fragrant blossom, and yellow bergamot fruit valued mainly for its aromatic rind. That distinctive peel is what gives Earl Grey tea its perfume, and it is exactly why this plant feels more specialised and interesting than a standard lemon or orange. In the right spot, it functions as both an evergreen indoor tree and a genuinely useful source of scented zest.
Success depends on light and restraint. Give Citrus Ă— bergamia several hours of direct sun, a fast-draining citrus mix, and enough drying time between waterings that roots never sit cold and wet. When winter handling is sensible and feeding is regular in active growth, it becomes a rewarding long-term container citrus.
Light
Full sun / direct • approx. 40,000–80,000 lux
Water
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Airy • Fast-draining • Mineral-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–28 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
evergreen fruit tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 150 cm • Max. spread: 120 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Hybrid of Citrus maxima, Citrus medica and Citrus reticulata
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.