This is a really neat indoor bonsai tree...a Calamondin Bonsai. The fruit of the calamondin looks a lot like cumquats or miniature oranges. The calamondin blooms almost all year long and has little white flowers along with the fruit. The fruit is used all over the world to flavor recipes and has a sour citrus taste; however, the skin tastes sweet. I have used calamondin fruit to make Sweet & Sour sauce which can be saved and frozen. Another interesting idea is to freeze them with a few small slits in the skin and use them for ice cubes that also flavor your drink! How cool is that?! Though calamondin were originally from Asia, they were introduced to the United States in the early 1900's and are grown in mostly temperate climates. The fact that they are frost sensitive makes them an excellent choice for an indoor bonsai tree...maybe even a bonsai orchard... Positively, Truman |
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Calamondin Indoor Bonsai Tree
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