Finger limes

Finger limes are a rainforest delicacy. They come in a range of colours, from deep green to yellow, purple, pink and vivid red. When halved, these native Australian fruits reveal little pearls within. The distinctive lemon-lime flavour of their juice is a real treat, not to mention a wonderful alternative medicine.

Therapeutic benefits
Indigenous Australians have revered these fruits for years for their flavour and way they ward off disease. They contain high levels of folate, potassium, and have three times the Vitamin C of a mandarin. They are also rich in Vitamin E, which is known for increasing cell protection and warding off sickness. The acidic juice and pulp and juice of finger limes can also be used as an antiseptic.

How to grow Australian finger limes
Finger lime trees grow to around 6 meters high. While they are native to the rainforests of south-east Queensland and northeast New South Wales, they will grow in a wide range of heavy soils as long as the climate is fairly temperate. Keep your finger lime tree feeling at home by mimicking the moist conditions of a rainforest, with fertilised soil every few months and soil conditioners every few weeks.

Source Of Information : Therapeutic Uses of Common Backyard Trees and Plants