Easy care tips for your Lemon or Orange Trees
Citrus trees are superb conservatory or patio trees that love the summer heat and yet like cool winters.
They are remarkably easy to grow given the correct conditions.
Citrus trees are superb conservatory or patio trees that love the summer
heat and yet like cool winters. They are remarkably easy to grow given
the correct conditions.
Growing Conditions
They like a temperature of 20-30 degrees C but will tolerate down to
5-6 degrees C. The tree will be in growth between 13 and 30 degrees
C. Therefore if used as a patio tree, they must be brought indoors at
least in winter to avoid cold damage.
Planting
Citrus like a slightly acid, porous soil, so we recommend using a soil
based compost like Westland Multipurpose compost, and feeding with Miracid
food which will keep the soil acidic. Put plenty of drainage material
in the base of the pot as citrus resent any form of waterlogging.
Watering
Citrus trees must never be allowed to dry out. In the growth phase water
regularly and plentifully. Avoid any waterlogging.
In hot weather, water a little and often, maybe every day in a conservatory.
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