{"product_id":"kaffir-lime-tree","title":"Kaffir Lime Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe aromatic citrus prized for its leaves as much as its fruit — an essential ingredient in Thai, Indonesian, and Southeast Asian cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix) is unlike any other citrus. The distinctive hourglass-shaped double leaves are intensely aromatic — a bright, floral citrus fragrance that's unmistakable and irreplaceable in Thai curries, Indonesian sambals, Cambodian soups, and countless Southeast Asian dishes. The bumpy, dark green fruit produces a highly fragrant zest and juice used in cooking and traditional medicine. Growing your own means fresh leaves available year-round — a luxury that's nearly impossible to find at a grocery store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kaffir Lime is the citrus for cooks. The leaves are the star — tear one in half and the fragrance is immediate and extraordinary. Fresh leaves are dramatically more aromatic than dried, and having a plant means you can add them to curries, soups, and marinades whenever you want. The tree itself is compact, evergreen, and beautiful — the double leaves are genuinely unusual and ornamental. It thrives in containers, making it ideal for a sunny kitchen window, a patio, or a bright indoor space. If you cook Southeast Asian food, this plant is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 8+ hours daily; bright indirect light indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply when top 2 inches of soil are dry; avoid soggy roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender; bring indoors below 32°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate — thrives in containers with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs — keep out of reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick leaves year-round; use fresh or freeze for later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 ft in containers; up to 10 ft in-ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive double hourglass-shaped leaves; intensely aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bumpy dark green; fragrant zest and juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Fertile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11 outdoors; container-friendly in all zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":50051110338808,"sku":"EDB-CIT-KAF-12-1G-CS","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":50051110371576,"sku":"EDB-CIT-KIL-23-5C","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/iStock-1493048336.jpg?v=1784839954","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/kaffir-lime-tree","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}