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Great product, High quality, and I definitely see the difference in my plants.
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Shipping and Orders
Q: Are there any restrictions on shipping citrus?
We CANNOT ship to California, Florida, Arizona, or Louisiana. Once a tree leaves Texas, it cannot come back due to plant disease protocols.
Q: When will my citrus tree ship?
We will try to ship your tree within 1-2 business days after your order, and you’ll receive a tracking number via email once it's on the way. If the weather is bad en route, we will hold your order.
Your New Tree FAQs
Q: What supplies will I need when the tree arrives?
You’ll need a pot with drainage (at least 5 gallons if repotting), Super Soil or other well-draining soil, and water to get started!
Q: Can I keep the tree in the pot it comes in?
Yes, if you don’t have any supplies and you aren’t ready to repot, you can keep your tree in the container it ships in for a few months.
Q: How do I keep it alive when it arrives?
Simple steps:
• Unbox immediately
• Place the tree in partial shade for the first few days. Protect from any cold weather under 50°F.
• Water thoroughly (until it drains out the bottom) daily for two weeks.
• Then move to a sunny spot (6–8 hours of direct light)
Follow the quick-start guide included in your box!
Q: Will I receive care instructions with my tree?
Yes! Every order includes our printed Quick Start Guide, and you’ll also receive a digital full care guide by email. This walks you through watering, soil, pests, pruning, fertilizing, and more. No guesswork required.
Q: What's the white coating on the bottom of the trunk of my tree?
That white oil is applied to help you visually identify the grafting junction. It’s completely safe and made with natural oils. You don’t need to reapply it unless you want to, but it’s helpful for maintenance and spotting sucker growth.
Q: My tree came with a black straw on the trunk—what is that for?
The black straw is a physical barrier to help suppress rootstock sucker growth below the graft junction. It also makes the graft junction easier to find. The straw will naturally fall off as the trunk thickens, but you can remove and replace it if needed (especially during pest treatments).
Q: What will my tree look like when it arrives?
Your tree will be:
• ~12" tall or taller, depending on variety and season
• Healthy, pruned, and grafted
• May have young leaves, flowers, or baby fruit, depending on the season
Don’t worry if it looks a little sleepy—shipping stress is normal. It will perk up quickly with water and sunlight.
Q: How fast will it grow?
Most customers see noticeable growth within weeks, and see fruit in 24 months, depending on variety and care. We use Dr. Mani's micro-budding method to ensure early fruiting and strong root systems.
Q: Is this tree guaranteed?
Yes. We guarantee your tree arrives alive and healthy, or we’ll replace it. Just follow the included care steps and contact us within 30 days if there’s an issue. We’re here to help!
Is This Tree Grafted?
Q: Are your citrus trees grafted?
Yes, all our citrus trees are professionally grafted, using Dr. Mani Skaria’s proprietary micro-budding method for faster fruiting and stronger resistance.
Q: Why shouldn’t I grow citrus from seed?
Seed-grown trees take 6–8 years (or more) to fruit and may not produce quality fruit at all. Grafting clones the genetics of a proven "mother tree" with great taste, production, and resilience.
Q: Are your trees on dwarfing rootstock?
No, our trees are on vigorous and hearty rootstock — mostly Brazilian Sour Orange or Volkamer Lemon.
Q: My grafted tree lost all its leaves after cold exposure but came back lanky. Is that normal?
That new lanky growth may be coming from the rootstock. Check where it’s growing from. If it’s below the graft junction or has very different leaves, it's likely rootstock growth and should be removed.
Q: What’s the difference between sucker growth and regular branches?
Suckers grow below the graft junction (usually from the rootstock) and don’t produce edible fruit. They often grow fast and straight, with different leaves than the grafted variety. Always prune suckers to redirect energy to the grafted top.
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Organic Fertilizer | Crab, Kelp & Amino Acids (7-4-4) | Slow-Release Granules for Steady Growth
$19.95
Your Tree’s Roots
Citrus Simplified
Packaging
Meyer Lemon Reviews
Nicest plants I have ever seen, I highly recommend US Citrus.
~ Renee R.
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Weight
2-lb
10-lb
Plants don’t just need food — they need food they can actually use.
Crab, Kelp & Amino Acids feeds plants slowly and steadily, without burning them or shocking the soil.
Strengthens stems, boosts roots, and supports the natural defenses plants use to stay healthy.
Works for citrus, tropicals, vegetables, lawns, trees, flowers, shrubs, and even houseplants.
It’s clean, natural plant nutrition that helps everything grow better — without the chemical downsides.
Quantity
Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $14.99 with
If Your Plants Could Choose Their Fertilizer, They’d Choose This
Most fertilizers blast plants with harsh salts which damages roots and leaves plants weaker later.
This blend feeds plants gently, consistently, and safely — the way nature does.
Your plants can feel the difference.
Why Most Fertilizers Hurt More Than They Help
Many store fertilizers use synthetic salts that shock roots, burn leaves, and kill helpful microbes in the soil.
Your plants grow fast for a moment… then crash.Crab, Kelp & Amino is different. It feeds slowly, steadily, and safely—so plants can grow strong without stress.
Then the soil becomes harder, weaker, and more lifeless every month.
Plants don’t want chemical fire. They want real food that supports long-term strength.
Details
This blend gives your soil:
– Slow, steady nutrition
– Natural minerals plants can actually use
– A gentle, microbe-safe formula
– Stronger stem structure from silica
– Better moisture balance
– Long-lasting fertility
It feeds plants the way real soil feeds plants — gradually and naturally.
Real Growers. Real Crab, Kelp & Amino Acids. Real Joy.
Slow-Release Strength for Lasting Growth
This slow-release fertilizer has helped my citrus collection immensely. I live in an area where we get substantial amounts of rain, which creates a nutrient deficiency. Since using this crab, kelp, and amino formula, my citrus are thriving and throwing out a ton of new growth.
-Barbara S.
The Expert's Choice for Container Growers
If you're a containerized grower. Here's a review of Dr Mani’s Magic, the 7-4-4 fertilizer. The fertilizer by itself is highly dense, which means your application rates are small. Depending on your growing conditions, you'll use either more or less of the product. The smell factor is not bad. Courtesy of the use of cold-pressed kelp meal provides Dr. Mani with a complete and very comprehensive 60 micronutrients in his formula. One thing to note about using this type of fertilizer, on its own, it does work. However, if you want to extract its full properties, you'll need to use Dr. Mani's Magic Plant Super Boost as well. All in all, I highly recommend this very high-quality fertilizer for all of your tropical plants, and even succulents.
-Al C.
Grower Verified
I've been using the product for a few months now. My citrus trees love it.
-Barbara S.
We Include What Others Forget
Great organic fertilizer, and an added bonus comes with a good amount of calcium in it. It's hard to find fertilizers that have it
-Sign i.
And the Winner Is…
Looks like a winner! I can't wait to try it. 😬 Shipped promptly, carefully packaged. The products work, and the plants are healthy and happy.
-R.
Where Quality Grows.
So far, all is good. Trees look really good. Thanks! Thanks for the arthritis cream Man that stuff is good!
-John D.
Organic Fertilizer | Crab, Kelp & Amino Acids (7-4-4) | Slow-Release Granules for Steady Growth
Grown With Live Microbes
Grown in South Texas
Grown In Super Soil
Why Dr. Mani Created This
After decades of working with citrus, tropicals, and field crops, Dr. Mani learned that plants grow best when their nutrition comes from steady, natural sources, not chemical blasts.
So he built a fertilizer that:
Feeds slowly
Builds soil fertility
Protects microbes
Strengthens roots
And works for every plant a gardener grows
It’s the same granular blend we use every month on our own family farm — now available for home growers.
What It's Not
This fertilizer is powerful because of what it leaves out.
Not a salt-based fertilizer
No harsh chemicals that burn roots or wipe out soil life.
Not a fast dump of nutrients
No surge-and-crash growth cycles.
Not sludge or mystery waste
No fillers, no PFAS, no biosolids, and nothing questionable.
Not a microbe-killer
Safe for all beneficial soil life — and works even better with Plant Super Boost.
Not limited to one type of plant
Use it anywhere: gardens, lawns, houseplants, fruit trees, veggies, flowers.
Super Soil Breakdown
Type
Natural slow-release granular fertilizer
NPK
7-4-4 with added calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and micronutrients
Contains
Crab meal, kelp, volcanic minerals, blood/bone/feather meals, langbeinite
Use For
Citrus, tropicals, veggies, lawns, flowers, shrubs, trees, houseplants
Use
Sprinkle around the root zone and water in
Frequency
Once per month for best results
Safe For
Kids, pets, pollinators, and all plants
Who This Is Perfect For
1
Gardeners who want steady growth without chemicals.
2
People who want stronger roots, greener leaves, and better blooms.
3
Vegetable gardeners, flower growers, lawn lovers — anyone who wants real soil health, not fake fast growth.
Why Trust Us...When Others Have Let You Down?
We're so confident in our system, we have a 30-day replacement guarantee for your trees!
From The Desk Of Dr. Mani Skaria, Phd
Founder of US Citrus & Dr. Mani’s Magic • Inventor of Micro-Budding • Founder of the Texas Clean Citrus Program • Professor Emeritus Texas A&M University
Dear Garden Lover,
You may have tried and given up before.
Citrus trees and gardens looking tired, drooping leaves, yellow fruit. You carefully water and fertilize… but everything still struggles.
Let me tell you the truth…It’s not your fault.
Want to know the dirty little secret that I found out?
We’ve all been lied to!
The gardening world is full of products that look fancy… but are actually a net negative.
The Big Chemical companies sell fertilizers are loaded with salts that burn your roots. The Big Box stores stock potting mixes that are decomposing rot that choke your plants, and absolutely everything is lacking beneficial bacteria and fungi!
And even though I invented micro-budding, founded the clean citrus program in Texas, and had all the academic credentials, I still had to experience this pain myself!
My own trees suffered until I discovered what truly matters…the Three Plant Pillars that every plant needs to thrive:
1. Live microbes that unlock nutrients and boost roots
2. Organic fertilizer that feeds, not burns
3. Mineral-based soil that lets roots breathe
That’s why I created Plant Super Boost, Crab, Kelp & Amino Acids (7-4-4), and Super Soil.
To give trees real power. From the roots on up, everything you need and nothing you don’t. Perfected on thousands of plants of every kind.
And if you’ve got one of our micro-budded trees in your hands, know this:
You’re holding science, care, and a little Texas magic.
And you don’t have a brown thumb...you just need the right tools and the right information!
Dr. Mani Skaria
CEO | US Citrus Nursery
