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You can enjoy a touch of summery citrus when you bring lemon, lime, orange, or other citrus trees indoors in winter. Providing the proper indoor citrus care is essential to ensure these plants thrive, however, and with good care you will have a delicious fruit crop to brighten any winter day.
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LIGHT |
Of course, outdoors, citrus trees love soaking up full sun, which is considered six or more hours of direct sunlight. Indoors, you can place them on a sunny east, west or south-facing windowsill, but they'll do better with a grow light. Keep the light on for your plant for 8 to 12 hours, but not overnight. All plants need darkness too, as part of their growth cycle. Also, don't allow the light to get too close to the plant or you may scorch leaves. |
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WATER |
Make sure your citrus tree stays semi-moist all the time, but avoid wet soil. Ensure your citrus tree has well-draining soil and is able to drain excess water throughly! |
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CLIMATE |
Warm temperatures & moderate humidity |
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SOIL |
Well-draining soil |
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FERTILIZER |
For the first 3 years, fertilize every 6 weeks. For mature trees, fertilize 3 times/year, between March and September. |
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It's not necessary, but citrus trees do love being outside, especially during the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Wait until it's no longer getting below 5° degrees at night before bringing them out. Gradually acclimate your tree to full sun so it doesn't get scorched, by leaving it out for a few hours, then moving it into shade, then finally working up to full sun conditions.
With sweet-smelling flowers, glossy foliage and tart, tasty fruit, an indoor citrus tree rewards your attention year-round! Bring a touch of California into your Saskatchewan homes this year. Read more on how to properly care for these beauties.
With sweet-smelling flowers, glossy foliage and tart, tasty fruit, an indoor citrus tree rewards your attention year-round! Bring a touch of California into your Saskatchewan homes this year. Read more on how to properly care for these beauties.
You can enjoy a touch of summery citrus when you bring lemon, lime, orange, or other citrus trees indoors in winter. Providing the proper indoor citrus care is essential to ensure these plants thrive, however, and with good care you will have a delicious fruit crop to brighten any winter day.
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LIGHT |
Of course, outdoors, citrus trees love soaking up full sun, which is considered six or more hours of direct sunlight. Indoors, you can place them on a sunny east, west or south-facing windowsill, but they'll do better with a grow light. Keep the light on for your plant for 8 to 12 hours, but not overnight. All plants need darkness too, as part of their growth cycle. Also, don't allow the light to get too close to the plant or you may scorch leaves. |
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WATER |
Make sure your citrus tree stays semi-moist all the time, but avoid wet soil. Ensure your citrus tree has well-draining soil and is able to drain excess water throughly! |
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|
CLIMATE |
Warm temperatures & moderate humidity |
|
|
SOIL |
Well-draining soil |
|
|
FERTILIZER |
For the first 3 years, fertilize every 6 weeks. For mature trees, fertilize 3 times/year, between March and September. |
It's not necessary, but citrus trees do love being outside, especially during the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Wait until it's no longer getting below 5° degrees at night before bringing them out. Gradually acclimate your tree to full sun so it doesn't get scorched, by leaving it out for a few hours, then moving it into shade, then finally working up to full sun conditions.
Citrus Tree Care
With sweet-smelling flowers, glossy foliage and tart, tasty fruit, an indoor citrus tree rewards your attention year-round! Bring a touch of California into your Saskatchewan homes this year. Read more on how to properly care for these beauties.
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