How To Care For Your Lemon Tree Indoors During The Winter
I wonder if the lemon tree I have will grow to such proportions like those pictured above- wow! My Meyers lemon tree had a rough start to the Winter because I forgot to bring it in before the temps fell below freezing. When I finally brought it in (it was already in a container), it had lost quite a number of leaves. However, I've been giving it extra attention and the first thing I did was find nice sunny window spot for it and now it's looking much better and even sprouting new buds.
I recently shared a pic of my lemon tree on Instagram and apparently many of you wanted to know how to care for a lemon tree during the Winter months. I did some research and here are some great tips from Anna at Daves Garden:
Choosing The Pot
If your lemon tree was planted in the ground, you'll need to pot it in a container. Dwarf citrus trees do not grow as large as their full-size relatives, thanks to their dwarf rootstock. To accommodate your citrus tree, choose a pot that is slightly larger than your tree?s root ball. Your pot can be ceramic, plastic, or clay, depending on your taste, but keep in mind that you will need to move your pot around occasionally and a lighter material is easier to maneuver.
Watch the Water
Citrus trees like well-drained soils because they don?t like to have wet feet. Hanging around in soggy soil increases your tree?s risk of disease. Most indoor citrus growers can get away with watering only once a week in the winter when your tree is dorm...
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