Indoor Lemon Trees: Hardy And Prolific

When we first began growing indoor lemon trees over a decade ago, we didn’t know much about them. And that’s one of the beauties of these little trees … you don’t need to know a whole lot to enjoy success in growing ample amounts of fresh, juicy fruit.

In reality, indoor lemon trees are perfect for beginning gardeners, because their care requirements are so minimal. Yes, they do have some specific needs, but for the most part they really only need sunlight, water, and humidity.

Of course, advanced gardeners will appreciate an indoor lemon tree for their beauty and fragrance. You’ll be particularly pleased with the light, pleasant tropical fragrance of your tree. It’s probably about the best natural air freshener available!

Best of all is the fruit yield. When indoor lemon trees are shipped, they aren’t quite ready to yield fruit right away. Like most plants, they’ll need to adapt to their surroundings and mature a bit. Typically, your tree will begin to fruit somewhere between nine and fifteen months after it arrives. Your patience will be rewarded!

Once your tree starts to yield fruit, you can usually expect two solid crops of lemons per year, once in the spring and again in the late summer or early fall. The fruit will be the same size as store bought lemons, but noticeably sweeter and with very few (or any) seeds.

You can learn all the in’s and outs of indoor lemon tree care from our downloadable ebook, available for less than $10 from the right hand upper corner of this page. In the book, you’ll find everything you need to know about buying and caring for any type of indoor fruit tree imagineable.

Finally, if you’re planning to buy an indoor lemon tree, be sure you don’t overpay. You can (during most times of the year) have an indoor lemon tree delivered right to your door for about $20 or less!

Meyer Lemon trees

These beautiful, prolific trees are one of the hardiest plants you can ask for. Caring for an indoor lemon tree is ultra simple, since about the only requirements are adequate sun exposure and weekly watering.

Meyer Lemon Trees: The Natural Air Freshener

One of the best attributes of Meyer lemon trees is their pleasing, mild tropical scent. You’ll never use air freshener sprays again!

Our Meyer lemon tree, which we’ve had for over ten years now, acts as a natural air freshener all year around. The beautiful white blossoms will add a fragrant touch of the tropics to any living space.

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Once your indoor lemon tree is established and begins to fruit, you’ll have a consistent supply of lemons throughout the year. The fruit is the same size as what you see in supermarkets, but distinctly sweeter and less tart. And they’re seedless too!

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By the way, there are about a dozen varieties of indoor fruit trees available. Some of the more popular include dwarf lime, orange, fig, and even pomegranate!

It’s a good idea to have two indoor fruit trees so they can cross pollinate, but if you don’t have room for two, just place the tree outside during the warmer months and let the insects do their pollinating job.

Meyer Lemon tree

Problem #1: Excessive Leaf Shedding And Yellow Leaves

If planted properly in the container, most Meyer lemon trees are very easy to grow. A humid environment, adequate sunlight, and consistent watering are about all that is needed.

Sometimes though, this and other varieties of indoor citrus trees will experience excessive leaf shedding or yellowing leaves. This is usually a sign of a pot bound plant.

If you need to replant, you may want to prune a few roots to ensure the remaining roots have ample room. Untangle them and provide plenty of room for the roots to spread.

Problem #2: No Fruit

Normally, when Meyer lemon trees are shipped, they are about a year old, meaning they are an established plant. Like any plant though, they need to adapt to their new environment.

Under typical circumstances, your tree should bear fruit within a year. If you don’t get fruit, we recommend placing the tree outdoors in the warmer months. This allows the tree to be pollinated.

Meyer Lemons

Another way is to have two indoor fruit trees. They will cross pollinate, which should solve the issue. If absolutely necessary, you can pollinate the trees by hand.

Problem #3: Pests

Meyer lemon trees are quite disease resistant, but depending on your indoor environment, they may become beset with pests occasionally.

The most common types are moths, fruit flies, and mites. If you see holes in leaves, followed by excessive shedding and yellowing, check for pests. Fruit flies are seen rather easily, while mites are not. The best way to check is with a magnifying glass. Examine the leaves closely. If you see small white specks that move around, your tree has mites.

The good news is, pest problems are relatively easy to resolve. As part of our watering routine, we mist our trees. You should mist a Meyer lemon three or four times a week, possibly more if your indoor humidity levels are low. If the problem persists, a good all purpose pest spray suitable for citrus trees is your next step. You can find one at any local garden center.

Summary

Meyer lemon trees, and any indoor fruit tree for that matter, are an excellent addition to your home. They are fragrant, easy to care for, and add a distinctive touch to your decor. Most problems are easily resolved, and your tree will generally produce ample fruit and last for many years.

Basically, if you’re buying your first indoor fruit tree, we always recommend to start with a lemon tree. Let’s examine why it’s your best choice for an indoor fruit tree …

Why Choose An Indoor Lemon Tree?

With several varieties of indoor citrus trees available to buy, you may have questions as to which is best for your home. Actually, it is best to have two, as they will cross pollinate. This isn’t totally necessary though, since your tree will be pollinated if you place it outdoors in the warmer months.

Just to give you an idea, here are some of the varieties of indoor fruit trees now available: tangerine, banana, pomegranate, fig, dwarf plum, orange, key lime, regular lime, grapefruit, and of course the Meyer lemon. Almost without fail, any type of these trees is relatively easy care and ideal even for beginning gardeners.

But we have found lemon trees to be the hardiest and most prolific. They will last indefinitely, topping off at about four feet. They are amazingly disease resistant and they adapt well to any environment that provides about four or more hours of sunlight.

The most important consideration is the fruit yield. With proper care, you can expect two crops a year of several pounds each. The lemons themselves are yellow and orange in color and less tart than store bought lemons. We find them to be sweeter in taste as well.

Most indoor fruit trees will have similar yields of fruit. The exception may be the first year as the tree adapts to its new environment. Don’t despair though, as it usually takes a year for your tree to produce fruit. In the meantime, you will enjoy the fresh clean scent it adds to your living space.

How Much Do They Cost?

Not long ago, within the last 2-3 years in fact, you could expect to pay up to $60 for an indoor lemon tree.

Thankfully, that’s not the case any more. Buying from our recommended vendor will cost you less than $20, including shipping and handling. The cost has decreased due to the popularity of these wonderful little trees and recent advances in gardening engineering.

Click on the banner for the best discounted price on indoor lemon trees and other indoor fruit trees for your home. Your tree will be shipped in durable packaging to prevent any damage in transit. Detailed care instructions are included and also available elsewhere on IndoorLemonTrees.com .

Bottom line, don’t over pay for your indoor lemon tree!