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ItalianoLemon tree
Citrus × limon · Family Rutaceae
Also known as: lemon, citrus limon, meyer lemon
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
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Care
Where to put it
A sunny conservatory, or the patio from late spring to early autumn.
Light
Full sun. Needs the brightest spot available in winter.
Watering
Water when the top of the compost is dry, using rainwater if possible.
About the plant
The lemon tree can be grown in large pots, with fragrant leaves and highly scented white flowers. Compact varieties fruit well on sunny balconies. It needs sun and good drainage.
Origin
A hybrid that originated in South and South-East Asia, probably between north-east India and southern China.
What it likes
- Full sun
- A large, free-draining pot
- Regular feeding
What it dislikes
- Waterlogging
- Shade
- Cold draughts
Did you know?
Indoors, with no insects, it helps to pollinate by brushing a soft paintbrush from flower to flower.
