How Do You Grow An Orange Tree Indoors?
Growing an orange tree from seed will produce an attractive houseplant, but is not recommended if your desire is to grow oranges for eating. Most orange trees are grafted to rootstock to produce the size and flavor that people are accustomed to. Trees started from seeds may produce fruit after several years, but the oranges will not be identical to the fruit from the parent tree. As a project for teaching children about seeds, germination and growth, growing an orange tree can be both fun and educational. Remove seeds from the orange and wash to remove any pulp or juice. Place them on a paper towel and allow them to dry for several days. Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to promote germination. Discard seeds that float as these are not viable seeds and will not germinate. Plant the seeds to a depth of ½ inch in a pot of all-purpose potting soil. Water thoroughly and keep the soil evenly moist. Avoid soggy soil as this will promote mold and may cause the seed to rot before it ha
