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Growing citrus indoors

Posted by Simantov MD (My Page) on
Thu, Nov 10, 11 at 15:20

HI,
I am interested in growing citrus from seed - citrus medica -and then keeping as a house plant. Anyone grow citrus successfully this way in the DC area that can offer tips and experiences? I would be very appreciative.


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RE: Growing citrus indoors

Even though many citrus will grow true from seed it can take many years for them to bloom and some will never flower but they do make a nice looking plant. It's best to buy a grafted dwarf tree. I don't know about a regular citron but have found the Buddha's Hand to be one of the more difficult to get fruit to mature. I finally gave mine away after 4 years of losing 2" fruit. Citrus are fairly easy to keep in pots. I keep mine outside during the warm months and in a cool greenhouse during the winter but they'd probably be fine inside. They do need a period of cooler (not freezing) temps in the winter to set buds. I think that Four Winds is one of the best citrus nurseries and have bought several trees from them.

Here is a link that might be useful: Four Winds


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