Mini Orange Tree 25cm - 1 Tree

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If your Calamondin orange tree’s leaves look limp or you notice them going from perky to slightly saggy, it’s a surefire sign it’s time to hydrate your citrus buddy. When the temperature starts to drop and goes below 10°C, it is time to move your orange tree somewhere sheltered - an unheated greenhouse or conservatory is perfect.

Orange trees aren’t originally native to the UK and were cultivated in China thousands of years ago. Give your Calamondin orange tree average room temperatures of 65 – 75 degrees F (18 – 24 degrees C) all year for the best results. Orange trees can be started from seed, though it is important to note that seeds may not produce trees with the same characteristics as their parent plant.

To start your collection of potted indoor miniature fruit trees, you’ll need to find an area of your home that receives lots of direct sunlight, because citrus trees crave the sun more than just about anything else. North-facing windows get the most sunlight, while south-facing windows get the least amount of light. Depending on the type of citrus plant, determine when or if you should move it outdoors in the summer, based on this information. It was probably encouraged to produce a lot of fruit by the grower prior to sale to be even more enticing. Younger trees may need more TLC, like a growing teenager with a bottomless stomach, while mature trees can handle a more relaxed dining schedule.

Well shaped and with perfect shiny leaves and covered in various stages of buds, flowers, green fruits and ripe orange fruits. Some of these links may be affiliate in nature, meaning we earn small commissions if items are purchased. These will need to be transplanted into something slightly bigger after you receive them or bring them home, planted with additional citrus potting soil in containers with plenty of drainage holes.If you are looking for decorative trees which can easily grow indoors, you might want to read our article on indoor palm trees. Choose a deep pot made from wood, clay, or even plastic but make sure it has plenty of good drainage holes to accommodate the root system. The limes have the added advantage of being mostly seedless, which is a big help when using the fruit for cooking or making beverages. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.

If you don’t have access to this much natural light, you can supplement it with grow lights designed for plants, especially during the winter months when natural light may be limited. The best way to ensure your tree blooms is to make sure you are giving it the right amount and type of fertilizer formulated for citrus trees.

When the weather starts to cool off the growth of your orange tree will slow meaning it will need a lot less water than usual.