Container Garden Guide

by Jim Hofman

Lemon meringue pie, anyone? If you enjoy cooking with lemons or even just using them to make lemonade, consider an indoor lemon tree. Indoor lemon trees are just one of many types of container fruit trees, any of which will fit comfortably in your home and will produce a bountiful fruit crop with minimal care.

Indoor lemon trees are available in several varieties. One of the hardiest is the Meyer lemon tree, which in and of itself is also available in several varieties. The dwarf Meyer lemon tree is one of our favorites, in part because of its bountiful yield of fruit.

Container fruit trees like indoor lemon trees are shipped in small containers, some as small as one gallon containers. One example is the dwarf Meyer lemon tree. The dwarf Meyer lemon tree is unique because it produces lemons that are more shaped like oranges, with a juice that’s sweeter than any other lemon you’ve likely tasted.

Another unique indoor lemon tree is the dwarf Ponderosa lemon tree, and it’s fruit is actually a cross between a lemon and a citron. The fruit from a dwarf Ponderosa lemon tree is quite large, ranging from 1 1/2 pound to 2 pounds! Further, its blooms are among the most fragrant for an indoor lemon tree, making it a wonderful addition to your home.

When you purchase a container fruit tree, the grower will ship your tree very close to fruiting age. That means you’ll be able to enjoy your first fruit yield within a few weeks of arrival at your home. With proper care, an indoor lemon tree will yield several pounds of fruit per year. Also, indoor lemon trees are extremely affordable, usually ranging from $30 to $50.

If someone in your family is just getting started in gardening, an indoor lemon tree is a perfect choice. They’ll be encouraged to enjoye the gardening hobby more and more after experiencing success growing fruit indoors. Best of all, indoor lemon trees and other container fruit trees can be grown just about anywhere.

If you’re at all concerned you won’t be able to successfully grow an indoor lemon tree, don’t be. Care of an indoor lemon tree is quite simple, and detailed instructions are almost always supplied by the grower. You can even move your indoor lemon tree outdoors during the warmer months (they love it!) onto your balcony or patio.

The main success factor with an indoor lemon tree is consistent sunlight exposure, usually 8 hours per day. Don’t worry if it’s rainy or cloudy for a few days. Just try to place your indoor lemon tree in an area where it’ll normally receive sunlight, i.e. a southern or western exposure. Nominal care will result in a vibrant addition to your home, not to mention several pounds of fresh fruit per year.

Indoor Lemon Trees and other container fruit trees are a fragrant, easy care addition to any living space, and perfect for any level of gardener. Visit us for availability and to discover the beauty of Indoor Lemon Trees. Grab a totally unique version of this article from the Uber Article Directory

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