How to grow lemon potted plants

Lemon potted plant maintenance

Lemon potted plants like warmth and are not cold-resistant. They are suitable for growing in areas with an annual average temperature of 17 to 19 degrees Celsius. They are not very demanding on the soil, but prefer slightly acidic soil with deep, loose soil layer, rich organic matter, strong moisture and fertilizer retention ability, good drainage, and low groundwater level. The soil pH value should be between 5.5 and 6.5.

Lemon pot cultivation method

1. When growing lemon potted plants, you need to prepare suitable potting soil. The size of the flowerpot should be appropriate and the material should be breathable. The soil should be loose, breathable, fertile, and rich in organic matter.

2. Lemon potted plants like light very much and need more sunlight during the growing period. They need to be shaded in time in summer and have good water and fertilizer management. They need to be watered regularly during the growing period, maintain a certain humidity, and apply fertilizer according to different growth stages.

Lemon potted plants

It is very simple to keep lemon potted plants alive. During normal maintenance, provide the plants with suitable light and temperature. The best growth temperature is 23℃-29℃. In winter, they need to be moved indoors before the Descent of Frost and moved out after the Qingming Festival to ensure their safe wintering. Apply fertilizer appropriately and repot them after the Qingming Festival.

How often to water lemon potted plants

The frequency of watering lemon potted plants at home depends on the season. Water them once every 5 days in spring, once every 3 days in summer and autumn. You also need to spray them with water appropriately to increase the air humidity. In winter, water them once every 7 days.

Lemon potted plant maintenance precautions

After one year of maintenance, the volume of the lemon potted plant will increase and it needs to be repotted in spring to provide the plant with sufficient growth space. When repotting, the lemon can be properly pruned, removing excess dead branches and rotten leaves. You can also remove some tender top buds to promote the growth of new branches and buds and produce more fruits.