How Do You Grow A Lemon Plant?
Taking care of a lemon tree is a tough job, but growing a lemon tree from when it first sprouts can be even more difficult. Lemon trees are worth the effort, though. Not only do they provide you with beautiful yellow lemons, they make an exotic addition to your home. Lemon trees typically stay outside during the warmer months and move inside when the weather turns cold. This allows them to stay healthy and reach their full potential. Place the lemon plant into a container that allows water drainage. The roots should not sit in soggy soil, so proper drainage is essential. Mix the soil to be slightly acidic. Orchid soil tends to work well with lemon trees. Orchid mix contains some bigger pieces of material such as peat moss, bark and charcoal, which allow for better drainage than finer soil mixes. Fertilize your lemon plant at either 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. Fertilize your lemon plant only as needed and watch for signs of overfertilizing. If you are overfertilizing, the tips of the leaves w
