Lemon tree (Citrus limon) care tips & more about this plant

Care tips

• Position: Full sun.
• Water: Moist but well-drained during growth period. During winter (rest period) only water when soil is completely dry. Do not overwater.
• Hardiness: Tender. Must be sheltered in temperatures below -5°C. During winter (rest period) keep plant in temperature around 10°C in a light position. Avoid sudden temperature changes.
• Pruning: Citrus plants require no pruning except for dead branches and leaves.
• Soil: Well-drained. Fertile. Prefers slightly acid soil. Repot in spring if plant becomes pot-bound.
• Fertilisers: Citrus plant food from March-September.

More about Lemon trees

• Foliage: Evergreen. Glossy dark-green leaves.
• Flowers: Sweetly fragrant white flowers from April-July
• Fruit: Wonderful yellow lemons. Great for cooking and drinks.