The 5 Easiest Tropical Fruits to Grow at Home

To be clear, plants are living things that need your love and attention.  The 5 tropical fruit tree options shared below are quite forgiving and could be just what you need to start or continue growing your tropical fruit tree collection. However, don't forget they will still need basic care.

Ok then, let's jump right into it! Here are the 5 easiest tropical fruit trees to grow in Canada:

1. Finger Lime - Citrus Australasica

The Finger Limes are very hardy, meaning that they withstand lower temperatures quite well without any sign of distress. They also withstand longer periods of drought or even overwatering mistakes.  Not to mention that it is more resistant pests.  Aside from all of that, these plants are high producers of delicious, juicy, and rare citrus.  The caviar of the citrus family!

At Noboa Tropicals, we have two options for you:

The Australian Green Finger Lime

The Pink Finger Lime

2. Ponderosa Lemon (Citrus × pyriformis)

The ponderosa lemon is not just easy to care for, but it produces an abundance of the LARGEST lemons in the citrus family. It truly is a sensation! The ponderosa is also very hardy and resistant to neglect (poor thing). It might just be the perfect plant for you to start your tropical fruit tree journey with.



3. Pummelo - Citrus maxima

Also known as Pomelo, these varieties produce the largest fruit in the ENTIRE citrus family! When all else is failing, you can always count on a Pomelo to survive the least optimal conditions. They are forgiving and take any opportunity to put out new growth. It is also rare to see them shedding all or many leaves.

The Pummelo - Valentine Hybrid is the one to start with.


4. Grapefruit

Grapefruit trees are relatively easy to care for in Canada because they’re vigorous, adaptable citrus that handle container growing well, bounce back from minor stress, and thrive indoors with bright light and consistent watering.

The Star Ruby Grapefruit is a fantastically well-rounded option to go for.  Easy-to-care for plant and excellent fruit! A true staple for citrus lovers.


5. Kumquats

The citrus that you can eat with the peel and all! Not only is the fruit delicious, but it is a beautiful plant, with beautiful fruit that decorate the plant year after year. Why is this plant easy to care for? Well, they’re naturally compact, tolerate cooler conditions better than most citrus, and reliably flower and fruit with basic care.

Try the delicious Mandarin Kumquat that we are offering this year.

Go ahead and give one or all of these a try. We are sure that you will enjoy ir!

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