I have several key limes, some of which I've brought outside already but some are being used more as houseplants. Not sure whether the inside ones will ever be fruitful if kept inside year round. But so far the key limes have been very happy living inside apart from the few lower leaves dropping which I had wondered if it could be normal.

Yeah, it's common for them to be more open, dropping their inner leaves, when grown indoors. By the way, don't the crushed leaves smell great?

Yep love the smell of the leaves and can't wait for them to start blooming. Probably not too far away as they were started from seed around 2 years ago.

Dandt, that tree looks nice and huge fore only being a 2 year old seedling, please let us know when it decides to flower. I love to know from real people who grow seedling's how long they actually take, though with yours being inside/without optimal conditions it may delay it.

Not to hijack the thread but Dave, how do you like your rock patio? we are thinking of doing something similar in our yard.

It was this way when we bought the old house. I prefer concrete pavers. But it is what it is.

Dave, that tree looks incredible!!!! OMG how many limes! I can just taste the key lime pie ;-). How old is that tree? Dant, your tree looks great. I suspect it is just shedding old leaves.

Finally within the last 2-3 months my key lime grown from seed has produced some flowers. Only about 4 or so. Not diffuse throughout the tree yet but it’s a start.

Wonderful news!!! Congratulations!

Covered in blooms now. Took a little longer than expected growing from seed but definitely my most vigorous citrus tree and very easy to propagate. Hopefully the fruit quality will be good in 9 months or so when ready to harvest.

Do you have an update on your key lime from seed? That’s very interesting!