Indoor Lemon Trees - Tips And How To’s

If you find yourself frequently buying lemons at the grocery store, consider adding an indoor lemon tree to your home. These easy care, fragrant trees are small enough to fit into just about any living space and will surprise you with how much fruit they produce.

While Meyer lemon trees are the most commonly available indoor lemon tree, there are several other varieties of indoor lemon trees. We’re fans of the Meyer lemon tree because it’s very easy care and produces several pounds of fruit per year.

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.

The dwarf Ponderosa lemon tree is another favorite. The most interesting aspect of this indoor lemon tree is the size of its fruit - usually 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. Another benefit of the dwarf Ponderosa lemon tree is the fragrance of its blooms. They almost serve as an air freshener, with a very fresh and pleasing aroma.

Whatever type of indoor lemon tree or container fruit tree you consider, chances are good it will be shipped close to fruiting age. With proper care of your indoor lemon tree, you should expect several pounds of fruit per year, practically eliminating the need to buy lemons at the grocery. Indoor lemon trees are very affordable, ranging from $30 to $50, and are shipped directly from southern state growers.

Indoor lemon trees and container fruit trees are a perfect way to get a loved one started in gardening. Indoor lemon trees are easy care container fruit trees and the beginning or advanced gardener will be delighted with the fruit yield. Another plus is that indoor lemon trees can be grown just about anywhere - you don’t have to live in a warm climate to grow any container fruit trees.

Indoor lemon trees are so easy to grow that even someone with no gardening experience whatsoever should be successful. With few exceptions, there isn’t much more to growing an indoor lemon tree other than plenty of sunlight and watering every 10 days or so. You can also place your indoor lemon tree outdoors during the warmer months - they’ll love it!

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.