Mini Orange Tree 25cm - 1 Tree

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This little orange tree has both decorative fruit and fragrant flowers - sometimes both at once. It is a Calamondin - a cross between a kumquat and a mandarin, and is the easiest citrus tree to grow indoors. It can bring pleasure for years with the right care. The Dwarf orange tree is one of the varieties of the Dwarf citrus and there are many types within this subset. Some are the following: To get the best from your plants, carefully study the growing recommendations for each variety before choosing. Having said that, as a rule of thumb, if temperatures normally exceed +4C, most citrus plants can be kept in their pots outside in a sunny, sheltered position. If the temperature is likely to regularly dip below that, it’s best to bring them inside into an unheated greenhouse or shed. Growing lemon trees and other citrus trees in pots is similar to growing them in the ground. The most important care tip for growing a citrus tree in a container is plenty of sunlight. To ensure healthy growth, dwarf citrus trees also need regular watering and proper humidity. If you look after a potted citrus tree well, you will get plenty of juicy, tangy citrus fruits.

Feed weekly during the summer with a special citrus tree fertiliser – this gives them all he nutrients they are used to absorbing in their natural conditions. An organic alternative is a seaweed solution.Did you only think you could grow fruit trees outdoors? With a little extra attention, you can grow these indoor potted trees easily and have citrus fruit almost year-round. Dwarf orange trees are sun worshippers. Plant your tree in the sunniest part of your yard or right in front of a southern facing window if it is inside. Give them at least 8 hours of brightness. If you don’t they may not produce fruit and isn’t that the reason you have the tree? To get homegrown fruit. Harvesting

To get started, collect the seeds from a ripe orange and remove the flesh from around the seed. Then, plant the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist but not overly wet. The seeds should germinate in about two to three weeks, and once the seedlings have two sets of leaves, you can transplant them into individual pots. As the trees grow, be sure to provide them with plenty of sunlight and keep the soil moist. It’s important to note that not all dwarf orange trees grown from seeds will produce fruit, as they may not have been propagated using the best genetics. For best results, consider purchasing a young, established tree instead of growing from seeds.Dwarf orange trees are a small version of the citrus family, with a long history in China. They grow up to 8 feet, perfect for small spaces and produce full-size fruit. How to Grow a Dwarf Orange Tree