Indoor Citrus Trees: The Five Best Choices For Your Home
One of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening is successfully growing something you never thought you could. That’s exactly what happened to my wife and I several years ago. We’re from the upper midwest and never considered the possibility of growing our own citrus fruit.
Luckily, a friend introduced us to indoor fruit trees. Truth be told, we attended a get together at his house and were captivated by the fresh, citrusy aroma of his Meyer lemon tree. Even better, he had a full crop of juicy, ripe lemons, even in the dead of winter.
Since then, we’ve successfully experimented with various types of indoor fruit trees. Anyone can grow these trees, just as long as you can provide adequate exposure to the sun and follow some simple care tips. Here are our top 5 recommendations for your home:
1. Meyer Lemon Tree: Perhaps the best known indoor citrus variety, the Meyer Lemon is specifically developed for growing inside your home. These trees produce an annual crop of (more or less) full size lemons, and their beautiful white blossoms provide a pleasant, almost tropical fragrance.
2. Dwarf Lime Trees: Our lime tree produces juicy, tangy limes that complement any key lime pie recipe, or any recipe for that matter! Direct sunlight and misting several times a week is about all that’s needed for your tree to thrive.
3. Dwarf Orange Trees: With beautiful glossy leaves and a yield of sweet, tasty fruit, an indoor orange tree is another excellent choice. Younger trees generally produce eight to ten oranges, while more established trees have higher yields.
4. Cleopatra Tangerine: You’ll love this handsome variety, which offers a winter fruit crop of approximately 3 inch tangerines. We particularly enjoy the fresh scent of this tree.
5. Citrus 3 In 1: A new variety of tree that grows to about 4 feet tall. We don’t own one but we have a neighbor who really enjoys hers. It’s one tree, but yields three seperate fruits — oranges, lemons, and tangerines. Who knew?
Best of all, most indoor fruit trees are extremely easy to care for. And yes, you can move your tree outdoors during the warmer months. We’ve had excellent results with our varieties! Beginning gardeners will appreciate the ease of care, while experienced growers will enjoy a unique addition to their gardening portfolio.
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