How do I care for my indoor citrus plant?
Select the right size pot with adequate drainage holes. Generally this would be about 24 inches across. Plastic ones are great this time; terra cotta is too heavy. Use a soil mix that is lightweight and drains well. If the mix is dense or contains peat moss, amend your soil mix with 1/4-1/3 volume of 1″ redwood shavings. Develop a watering schedule so the tree stays on the dry side of moist. Water as needed to keep soil moist, not soggy. Generally 1/4 – 1/2 gallon of water every 5-7 days indoors is adequate. Do not leave container in standing water. Provide 8 or more hours of direct sunlight or grow light per day. Plant the tree so the root collar is above the soil line and the top of the root crown is barely below the soil. Do not cover the trunk with soil at all. Since citrus trees are heavy nitrogen feeders, make sure your fertilizer contains more nitrogen (N) than phosphorous (P) or potassium (K). Use at least a 2-1-1 ratio. Miracid Soil Acidifier is a water soluble product that wo
