Choose the right lemon variety to prepare planting containers and soil planting time and steps Light and temperature, watering and fertilization, pruning and pest control, harvesting and keeping fresh lemons, as a beautiful and practical potted plant, are increasingly popular among urban families. It not only beautifies the home environment, but also brings fresh lemon aroma and rich vitamin C. Let's explain in detail the maintenance methods of lemon tree potted plants. Help you easily grow healthy lemon trees at home. Select the right lemon variety Before planting lemon tree potted plants, you must first choose the right variety. Common lemon varieties on the market include bergamot, eucali lemon, lime lemon, etc. Bergamot and eucali lemon are more suitable for use as potted plants. Planting because their fruits are small, the tree shape is compact, and it is easy to maintain. The containers for planting containers and soil lemon tree potted plants can be made of ceramic, plastic or wood materials. The bottom of the container must have drainage holes to prevent water accumulation. In terms of soil, acidic soil with good air permeability and good drainage can be selected, such as peat soil, legular leaf soil, etc. Planting time and steps The best planting time for lemon tree potted plants is spring and autumn. The following are the planting steps: 1. Put the prepared soil into a container and compact it.
2. Remove the lemon saplings from the plastic bag and gently shake off the soil at the roots.
3. Put the lemon saplings in the center of the container and adjust the root system to expand naturally.
4. Fill the gaps with soil and gently compact them.
5. Pour water thoroughly to make the soil completely moist. Light and temperature Lemon trees like light and should be placed in places with sufficient sunshine. When high temperatures in summer, shade can be appropriately shaded to prevent sunburn on the leaves. When the winter temperature is lower than 5 ° C, the lemon tree should be moved indoors for maintenance. Watering and fertilization Lemon trees prefer a humid environment, but avoid standing water. When watering, keep the soil moist, but not too wet. In terms of fertilization, apply compound fertilizer or lemon specific fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth. pruning and pest control During the growth process of lemon trees, dead branches and diseased branches must be pruned in time to keep the tree shape beautiful, pay attention to the occurrence of pests and diseases, and once discovered, take timely measures to prevent and control. Harvest and preservation The fruits of potted lemon trees generally begin to mature 1-2 years after planting. When harvesting, select mature lemon fruits and cut them off with scissors. In order to extend the preservation period, lemons can be placed in the refrigerator for refrigeration.
The maintenance of lemon tree potted plants is not complicated. As long as you master the above points, you can easily grow healthy lemon trees at home. In this process, you can not only enjoy the delicious taste brought by lemons, but also feel the fun of planting. Let's work together to create our own green home!