Did you ever hear from A & M?

Sorry, I've been busy. The visit went very well. The young man knows his stuff, genuinely cares about the good health and integrity of gardens, commercial and residential and likes his job. First we went over documentation. Regulations require that buyers (us) obtain a permit to get a plant from overseas AS WELL AS requiring that seller has a phyto certif. or some agreement with USDA. The Netherlands, for ex., has such agreement. That is why you can go to tourist shops there and bring back the bulbs they sell. But technically, you should have permit in your wallet and declare those things when going thru customs. You can get permission up to 12 of certain plants in your luggage, again, need permit to do that and declare. Not all plants, there is a list. You go to USDA website and search permit PPQ Form 587 and it will tell you what all you need to do. As to my plant, he said that technically he should have confiscated but didn't. However, he asked me to report of any problems with plant. I said yes and considered it a solemn promise to him. There will be a record of my visit, what I purchased/planted, from whom, etc. As to my other citruses, other than aphids, there were all in good health though he did take several pics of a branch on mi Lisbon Lemon. He noticed something unusual and said he'd contact me if problems. I feel better but it will be much simpler if I just buy stuff here, by the rule. Easier said than done where my taste for the exotic rears its ugly head.....

Susanne, me too i know it sounds crazy but im afraid some us authority will hunt me down and destroy everything. I want a red one so bad. His look beautiful and so many different ones. I thinks logees has red but ive read somewhere they are small. It may be worth a try. Ive been trying to find one but i just havent commited yet. I already have so much to bring in during winter. Do you already have green?

I wonder too, I was hoping for the pearls but a blood lime would be neat too. Your totally right and the pictures of the blood limes look just like it. I did notice its not called a finger lime anymore but its description makes it sound like one. "the Australian Red Lime produces burgundy-red, 2” long fruit that have tiny juice vesicles inside. The flavorful juice vesicles pop in your mouth or are used in salads or drinks to provide a zesty lime taste."The pop in your mouth part is what stands out to me as being like the pearls of the finger lime. I wish it was more clear. I can't wait to see how others turn out since I don't have any fruit on mine yet.