Friday, January 8, 2016

My Calamansi Tree


       Calamansi is a tree abundant here in the Philippines. It's called Calamondin in other countries. It's a small sour fruit from the citrus family that's being used as condiment (with soy sauce) and about four to five pieces of which squeezed in a glass of water with a small amount of sugar or honey
becomes a very tasty juice rich in Vitamin C. It is our version of lemon here. Some people I knew used this as bleach whether for their clothes or their skin.

A photo of my old tree.
        I planted a Calamansi tree about three years ago and here it is now. It was raining on New Year's Eve here so maybe the tree liked it a lot because after a few days when I take a look at it, I saw it covered with several white flowers. I didn't realize until I came near that it's flowers are very fragrant.


         I got too excited seeing lots of beautiful fragrant flowers, I took a lot of photos because I feel accomplished having just planted this from seed. I hope to have more of these at our mini farm soon. I'm excited!



       Happy Weekend my loves!

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  1. Sharon D.January 8, 2016 at 10:48 PM

    Ohhhhhhh...I so envy you, Lei! I love the calamansi. I buy it all the time to make drinks and for cooking. :D

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 9, 2016 at 4:08 AM

      We use it a lot for cooking too and marinating. I will plant more this year! It's just so fun to see Sharon. Thanks!

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  2. BlackswanJanuary 9, 2016 at 3:50 AM

    Cool! I love calamansi too, & we used to serve that onboard S'pore Airlines when I was still flying with them. Hey Lei, I've just like your FB page & would love to have you follow me there too. xoxo

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 9, 2016 at 4:09 AM

      I will plant more this year. I just did Shirley! Thanks for doing that!

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  3. GosiaJanuary 9, 2016 at 4:11 AM

    what a great tree with white charming flowers

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 9, 2016 at 4:49 AM

      Hopefully they'll turn into a lot of Calamansi fruits in a few months Gosia! Thanks a lot!

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  4. LindaJanuary 9, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    It is gorgeous, Lei! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely photos.

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  5. eileeninmdJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    Pretty blossoms and a lovely tree. Enjoy your weekend!

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  6. Deisi J.January 9, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    It's so nice!
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  7. KayniJanuary 9, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    I have a potted one here. I love calamansi, and I prefer them to lemons.

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:05 PM

      Oh good! I planted a lemon once but it didn't live long, probably because of the weather. Thanks Kayni!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:20 PM

    I have never heard of such a tree but it is so lovely! I used to love to plant things and watch them grow. Perhaps I will get back into it, sounds fun.

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 11, 2016 at 3:58 AM

      Yes, please start soon Shamu. It will give you a good oxygen supply plus it will help clean the air you breathe. It is fun! xoxo

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  9. Madame DariaJanuary 10, 2016 at 12:54 AM

    very nice post ! Keep working dear ! I wish all the best for you !
    ps If you want to follow each other just follow me and let me know i will do the same asap !

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  10. Shaira ManaloJanuary 10, 2016 at 3:08 AM

    We also have a Calamansi tree. My mom planted it :)

    Have a great day! :)

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA // www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

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    1. Aly In WanderlandJanuary 10, 2016 at 10:35 PM

      Yeah but it died I was so devastated it was my favorite tree ever.

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      xo, Alyssa

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    2. Green ThumbJanuary 11, 2016 at 4:00 AM

      Hi Shaira and Alyssa! You can always plant again! Thanks!

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  11. Jackie HarrisonJanuary 10, 2016 at 5:01 AM

    How cool to plant and see the success of the seed beautiful.

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  12. BEAUTYEDITER.COM – Beauty BlogJanuary 10, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    this is great!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    We don't have this kind of tree here, it's so pretty! :)

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  14. edelweizaJanuary 10, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Lei! When you mentioned in you rprofile that you love gardening, I knew instantly I'd have tons of things to read here. I dream of having a farm house and start an edible garden. It's not happening soon because of my current living arrangement, but someday, it will. Have a great day in Bulacan! I'm hail from Nueva Ecija naman (promdi living is the best!) but lives in Manila and Bacoor at present. :)

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 11, 2016 at 4:05 AM

      Hi Edel! I'm so happy to know that! You're definitely right, promdi living is the best ever!

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  15. Aly In WanderlandJanuary 10, 2016 at 10:36 PM

    I really adore calamansi tree the most, its fruit bear refreshing limes.

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    xo, Alyssa

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  16. Beauty EditerJanuary 11, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    Love this!


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  17. handmade by amaliaJanuary 11, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    What a gorgeous tree. We don't have anything like that around here.
    Amalia
    xo

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  18. Angie's RecipesJanuary 11, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    I ate lots of them when I was in Manila. How nice to have a calamansi tree in your own yard.

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 11, 2016 at 2:22 PM

      Wow, great to know you've been to Manila! I'm planning too have more of 'em! Thanks Angie!

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  19. The Bandwagon ChicJanuary 12, 2016 at 12:46 AM

    Wow. I hope we had here also in UAE though it's not possible due to weather.
    It's one of the things i miss in PH- calamansi

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 13, 2016 at 4:56 AM

      Aww, Calamansi can't live in the desert. Take care buntis!

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  20. Nevena KrsticJanuary 12, 2016 at 3:42 AM

    Such a pretty tree! I really want to try the fruit and see how the flowers smell :) xx

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    1. Green ThumbJanuary 14, 2016 at 4:59 AM

      It is Nev! I hope you find and see this tree and tastes its fruit, But I doubt there'd be one in London. xo

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  21. Eliana BorgesJanuary 13, 2016 at 4:13 AM

    So nice!


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  22. Miss JehanJanuary 14, 2016 at 12:16 AM

    calamansi has a lot of benefits to give..especially on digestion..love that healthy calamansi Lei..

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