Indoor Lemon Trees And Container Fruit Trees
Lemon meringue pie, anyone? If you enjoy cooking with lemons or even just using them to make lemonade, consider an indoor lemon tree. Indoor lemon trees are just one of many types of container fruit trees, any of which will fit comfortably in your home and will produce a bountiful fruit crop with minimal care.
There are several types of indoor lemon trees available to you. Perhaps the most well known indoor lemon tree is the Meyer lemon tree, which offers several sub varieties. The Meyer lemon tree is a favorite because it is hardy and produces several pounds of fruit per year.
One sub category of Meyer lemon tree is the dwarf Meyer lemon tree. It is compact enough to be shipped in a one gallon container, yet produces fruit that is actually larger than most indoor lemon trees, or outdoor lemon trees for that matter. Their fruit is shaped more like an orange than a lemon, with a sweeter juice than almost any other lemon.
Another indoor lemon tree is unique in that it produces fruit almost two pounds in weight. This is the dwarf Ponderosa lemon tree, which is really a cross between a lemon and a citron. Another noticeable aspect of the dwarf Ponderosa lemon tree is the aroma of its blooms - they’re very fragrant with a fresh, clean aroma.
Whatever type of indoor lemon tree or container fruit tree you consider, chances are good it will be shipped close to fruiting age. With proper care of your indoor lemon tree, you should expect several pounds of fruit per year, practically eliminating the need to buy lemons at the grocery. Indoor lemon trees are very affordable, ranging from $30 to $50, and are shipped directly from southern state growers.
If someone in your family is just getting started in gardening, an indoor lemon tree is a perfect choice. They’ll be encouraged to enjoye the gardening hobby more and more after experiencing success growing fruit indoors. Best of all, indoor lemon trees and other container fruit trees can be grown just about anywhere.
Indoor lemon trees are so easy to grow that even someone with no gardening experience whatsoever should be successful. With few exceptions, there isn’t much more to growing an indoor lemon tree other than plenty of sunlight and watering every 10 days or so. You can also place your indoor lemon tree outdoors during the warmer months - they’ll love it!
The main success factor with an indoor lemon tree is consistent sunlight exposure, usually 8 hours per day. Don’t worry if it’s rainy or cloudy for a few days. Just try to place your indoor lemon tree in an area where it’ll normally receive sunlight, i.e. a southern or western exposure. Nominal care will result in a vibrant addition to your home, not to mention several pounds of fresh fruit per year.
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