More about the plant below:
Lemon (Citrus limon)
category : potted
position : sun, partial shade
height : up to 5 m
wintering : room, 5-15 ° C
frost resistance : to 0 ° C
reaction soil : slightly acidic
preferences soil : fertile, well-drained, sandy
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : evergreen
color of flowers : white
habit : bushy, tree-like
period flowering : all year
seed : indoor all year
reproduction:sowing, shoot cuttings
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : balconies, terraces, rooms, edible plant
pace height : medium
Lemon common - silhouetteLemon developmentLemon - positionLemon careLemon common - winteringThe use of lemonAdviceLemon - silhouette
Although we associate lemon with the hot South, it is worth knowing that it comes from distant Asia ( although it is not currently grown there).Lemon, which is so common today, has delighted the mighty of this world for centuries.
Lemon development
In the Mediterranean, where lemon is massively cultivated, trees grow up to 7 meters. The lemon has long, irregular branches.In pot growing, it should be trimmed.
Lemon - position
Potted lemons thrive in sunny places, sheltered from wind and rain.
Lemon care
Lemon shows a high demand for calcium and nitrogen. The best substrate for the cultivation of citrus is neutral or slightly alkaline humus soil. Only tolerates small doses of phosphorus.Fertilizers for green plants or special fertilizers for citrus with low phosphorus concentration are very good for feeding.The plants are fed once a week.
In winter, we supply lemons sporadically. We can use a tap for watering. It contains calcium, which plants need for fast, he althy development. Water the lemon abundantly during its development.
Lemon - wintering
We winter lemons in light, airy, dry quarters with temperatures ranging from 4 to 8 ° C.Watering should be limited enough to prevent leaves from falling.
Using lemon
Lemon is quite an original plant for apartments and terraces. He does not like being in the kitchen where gas is used for cooking, because even a small concentration of gas in the air is harmful to citrus.Recommended especially for winter gardens.
Tip
Lemon has spiky shoots that can hurt your hands, so wear protective gloves when grooming.
