In search of interesting perennial ornamental plants, it is worth stopping atcitrus , paying special attention tolemonCitrus limon,citrumquatCitrofortunella czykumquatFortunella. These are plants that are ideal for growing even by novice gardeners. In addition, they are distinguished by abundant fruiting. The success in growing these citrus fruits will certainly encourage us to find their wonderful relatives who can turn any terrace into a charming, fragrant oasis.
Very popular in recent yearslima(limeta) Citrus aurantifolia, quite a small shrub or tree, distinguished by its compact habit. At the same time, this modest plant provides a good harvest every year.
Fertilizing citrus plants
Many years of experience have shown that citrus fruits do not like liquid fertilizers. They contain little nitrogen (N) and the doses recommended are too low. By increasing fertilization, we enrich the substrate primarily with phosphorus. yellow leaves (chlorosis) in citrus plants are not so much a symptom - as is most often believed - of iron deficiency, but rather a deficiency of nitrogen and magnesium
Experts advise you to feed citrus with a good complete fertilizer, preferably a special mixture for garden plants. It contains little phosphate, but all the trace elements. In the spring, we fertilize the citrus every two weeks, from June to September every week.
Bitter orange at your fingertips
Very interesting varieties havebitter orangeCitrus aurantium. They bear fruit with a horned outgrowth of 'Corniculata', a skin with darker stripes of 'Fasciata' or stripes 'Consolei' or they are distinguished by wrinkled 'Crispifolia' or very narrow 'Salicifolia' leaves. On the other hand, another species of citrus -cider(citron) Citrus medica - amazes with its exceptionally large fruits up to 30 cm in diameter and weighing up to 2.5 kg. One of the varieties of cider, called "Buddha's hand", has fruits divided into several "fingers", covered with a pleasantly fragrant peel.
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To decorate a balcony or terrace, you only need a fewmanicured treesFrom May to October, citrus is best suited to staying in a sunny place in the open air. Here, under the influence of heat and light, plants accumulate the energy needed for flowering and fruiting.However, be careful that the harsh rays of the sun do not heat the containers too much. A very warm substrate makes it difficult to workroots , which cannot take up water in these conditions, which is manifested by the rapid wilting of the leaves. These fruits with horned growth 'Corniculata', skin with darker stripes 'Fasciata' or 'Consolei' stripes either stand out with wrinkled 'Crispifolia' or very narrow 'Salicifolia' leaves. On the other hand, another species of citrus -cider(citron) Citrus medica - amazes with its exceptionally large fruits up to 30 cm in diameter and weighing up to 2.5 kg. One of the varieties of cider, called "Buddha's hand", has fruits divided into several "fingers", covered with a pleasantly fragrant peel.
Go to the second page to learn how to cultivate citrus shrubs in winter and what they need in summer to produce excellent quality fruit.
Citrus in winter
Always spend wintergreenplantsfrom the south should spend in a bright place by the window.The ideal conditions are provided by a room with a temperature of 3-12 ° C, even without artificial light. Thermophilic species, e.g.lime , protect the polystyrene pads from cooling down. In winter, we water the plants in the same way as in summer. If we water it abundantly, but it should be done only when the soil in the pot is dry. If we constantly supply water in small doses, only the upper layer of the substrate remains moist, while the lower roots are dry.
Caring for citrus shrubs
Conversely, when the soil is very wet for a long time, the roots are in danger of rot, because too little oxygen reaches them. The consequence of unfavorable processes in the substrate is the fall of the leaves and the death of the topsshootsIt should be ensured that the containers have large openings and stand on pads that ensure good drainage of excess water. Plants are planted in a plump and aerated substrate. Thanks to this, citrus shrubs can withstand adverse conditions better.
Good citrus soil contains a lot of absorbent pieces, e.g.expanded clay , which prevents it from getting wet. Recent research refutes the notion that citrus hates calcium. On the contrary, plants need its s alts. Therefore, you should forget about watering with boiled water or rainwater. Medium hard tap water is best. It contains a sufficient amount of compounds necessary for lifecalciumAlkaline s alts prevent acidification of the substrate, allowing the roots to absorb nutrients efficiently.
