The Variegated Malta Mosambi Grafted Live Plant is a rare ornamental citrus variety admired for its beautiful green-and-cream variegated leaves and unique striped mosambi fruits. This exotic grafted citrus plant produces mildly sweet, juicy fruits with a pleasant tang, making it perfect for fresh juice, desserts, and daily consumption. In addition to its fruiting value, it is highly valued as a decorative garden and pot plant, adding elegance to balconies, terraces, and home gardens. Supplied by Golden Hills Farm, this grafted plant ensures healthy growth, superior fruit quality, and early bearing compared to seed-grown plants.
Type of Plant: Grafted Citrus Fruit & Ornamental Plant – Variegated Malta Mosambi
Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis (Variegated cultivar)
Fruit Type: Mildly sweet, juicy mosambi with striped rind
Leaf Type: Green leaves with cream/yellow variegation
Propagation Method: Grafted (true-to-type, fast growth)
Sunlight Requirements: 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Where to Grow: Pots, balconies, terraces, home gardens, open soil
Growing Season: All year planting; best during monsoon
Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
Plant Height: 1 – 2 feet (at dispatch)
Fertilizer Needs: Organic compost or liquid citrus feed every 30–45 days
Life Span: Long-living citrus plant (15–20 years)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 18°C – 35°C
Blooming / Harvesting Time: Fruits in 12–18 months after planting
Maintenance Required: Low to moderate
Watering Frequency: Water deeply; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 15×15 or 18×18 inches
The Variegated Malta Mosambi Grafted Plant grows well across India’s warm tropical and subtropical regions. It can be planted throughout the year, but monsoon planting (June–September) ensures strong root establishment. Being grafted, it grows faster and starts fruiting earlier than seed-grown mosambi plants. Its decorative foliage remains attractive year-round, even when grown in pots.
Use a 15×15 or 18×18 inch grow bag or pot with good drainage holes. Fill with a mixture of red soil, compost, and sand (1:1:1). Plant the sapling upright with the graft joint above soil level. Keep in a sunny location and water deeply, allowing the top soil to dry slightly before the next watering. Monthly feeding helps maintain leaf variegation and fruit quality.
Preparation: Enrich soil with compost and neem cake.
Planting: Place plant upright and gently firm the soil.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting.
Establishment: Grafted plant settles quickly.
Transplanting: Not required unless shifting from pot to ground.
Sunlight: Full sun improves fruit sweetness and leaf colour
Soil: Well-drained soil prevents root rot
Fertilization: Use organic manure or citrus fertilizer regularly
Pruning: Light pruning improves shape and air circulation
Pest Control: Neem oil spray every 15 days
Disease Prevention: Avoid waterlogging
Mulching: Helps retain moisture and improve soil health
Harvesting: Fruits are ready when rind colour lightens and aroma develops
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention
The Variegated Malta Mosambi is both a fruiting citrus plant and an ornamental showpiece. Its striped fruits and variegated leaves make it one of the most attractive citrus varieties available. The fruits are milder and sweeter than regular mosambi, rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, making it healthy and refreshing. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for urban gardening and decorative landscaping.
Produces sweet, juicy mosambi fruits
Attractive variegated foliage and striped fruits
Excellent for fresh juice and desserts
Rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber
Improves garden aesthetics
Suitable for pots, terraces, and small spaces
Do not overwater
Ensure at least a few hours of direct sunlight daily
Use only well-drained soil
Protect from extreme cold
Avoid excessive chemical fertilizers
Problem: Yellowing leaves
Solution: Improve drainage and add compost
Problem: Leaf drop
Solution: Reduce watering stress
Problem: Pest infestation
Solution: Neem oil spray every 10–15 days
Mosambi, Sweet Lime, Malta, Sweet Orange Lime, Citrus Plant, Sweet Citrus, Indian Sweet Lime.
Q1: Is this plant mainly ornamental or fruiting?
👉 It is both ornamental and fruit-bearing.
Q2: Can it grow in pots?
👉 Yes, it grows excellently in pots and balconies.
Q3: How is the taste compared to normal mosambi?
👉 Milder, sweeter, and less acidic.
Q4: When will it start fruiting?
👉 Within 12–18 months due to grafting.
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