How to Make Lemon Trees Healthy
Lemon trees provide a bright addition to your home or lawn, as well as fresh lemons in your kitchen. In the right atmosphere and with the right ingredients, you can easily grow your own lemon tree. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Slightly acidic soil
- Lots of sunlight (or fluorescent lights)
- A pot (if growing indoors)
Instructions
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Plant your lemon tree near the south side of the home, according to gardeningknowhow.com. Since lemon trees are sensitive to the cold, they will grow best in the area of your yard that receives the most sun. If you are growing an indoor lemon tree, place it in a large pot in an area with many windows. During the winter, fluorescent lights can be used to help them grow and keep them healthy.
Use an easy-draining, slightly acidic soil, which will help your lemon tree grow best, and plant it in a shallow hole.
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Water an outdoor lemon tree heavily once a week. Mulch will help it retain water. Indoor trees can be spritzed with water daily, says plantea.com.
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Look for green oval-shaped leaves and an abundance of lemons, which signifies a healthy lemon tree.
Watch for the following threats to ensure your lemon tree is healthy, according to home-gardening-tips.com:
1. Snails, which should be removed when spotted
2. Trees that stop growing or produce few leaves and lemons, a sign of young tree decline
3. Yellow or brown spots on the leaves, caused by a fungus
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Tips & Warnings
Lemon trees are more sensitive to the cold than all other citrus trees, according to gardeningknowhow.com. They grow best in places that average 70 degrees during the day and 55 degrees at night. To keep them healthy, avoid frost.
