Looking for Australian finger limes in Florida

6 years ago

I live on the Treasure Coast, and I am looking to plant a few Australian finger limes. I saw Logee's carries the plants, but will not ship to Florida due to agricultural restrictions. Has anyone seen cuttings, or even just a the limes for sale?

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bossyvossy

6 years ago

Your best bet might be to contact the top 5 retail citrus growers in the state and ask about AFL. Might not have it now but it might be available soon. You can find them in TX so can't be long b4 available in FL. Very pricey!

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Sammers510
6 years ago
http://www.justfruitsandexotics.com/JFE/product/australian-finger-lime-2/

I always want
to order from them but they only ship WITHIN Florida so I have your opposite
problem. Good luck! MY AFL is arriving tomorrow from FW and I can't wait to see
it!
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Liz Perkins
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi Tim...I got really really lucky a few years back and found someone giving away a finger lime tree. Sent my husband to dig it up and now I have a monster. I am in south pinellas county. If you would like some cuttings I would be happy to gift you a few. You just have to figure out how I'll get them to you
Liz Perkins
6 years ago
I just noticed my first babies yesterday!!! The tree flowered last year but wasn't ready to fruit. I hope these all hold because there are hundreds of these little guys :)
Denise Becker
6 years ago
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Joseph Hughes
6 years ago
HI Tim and Liz, I'm Joe. You have such a beautiful finger lime and are so lucky to have found one. I have been in home health aid for 7 years and 2 years ago my mother had a stroke just after she retired. She had a passion for gardening and between tthe hospitalization and therapy her garden has fallen to neglect. Now that she is back home I'm there almost every day and I'm slowly rejuvenating her front and back yard garden. She lives in seminole and I'm in largo. I was wondering if you may be able to spare a few cuttings, anything would be appreciated.
redneckgirlgreenthumb
6 years ago
I bought mine from a place called Root 98 Warehouse, out of Lakeland, Florida. I noticed the other day they still had them listed. It was about three feet tall, when I got it. It has started growing quiet a bit since it has been moved outside.
sharonwatson
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jenny_in_se_pa
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Hello Liz Perkins, do you still have cuttings available from your Fingerlime tree? Please, send me an email to: josephisaza@yahoo.com if it is possible to get some cuttings from you. Thank you very much. My zip code is 33195.
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Hello Liz, i have the same passion of you but in canada quebec it very difficult to have red finger lime cuttings. If you have im interested. This is my email daouel@live.ca. Thanks you
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Home Depot in my area has one gallon finger limes giant green and red. Check your HD and Lowe's. If they don't have any, you can ask to order one for you.
sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I got my Red Fingerlime from Just Fruits and Exotics last year. They seemed to be large rooted cuttings. They gave me several in one pot. They are doing great!
Brian Mayle
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Liz Perkins... I've been trying to get a Finger Lime Tree for years. I would love to chat about some clippings if you are open to it. If so I will definitely make sure you are happy with the situation. please contact me. bmayle@iconrecapital.com Thanks!
Michelle Rosa
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Liz Perkins, is there any chance you’d share a clipping with me? I’m in Fort Lauderdale and having a hard time finding any! My email is 1michellerosa@gmail.com. Thank you!!
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Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
2 years ago
Did you find any?
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Kim Pham
2 years ago
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