Lemon

Citrus limon

Also called · Lemon tree

A lemon tree for a sunny garden or a big pot.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 67

“Lemons fruit more slowly here than calamansi. Give it full sun, feed it regularly and be patient.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun, at least 6 hours a day.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry. Keep it even.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil with compost.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Fruit tree fertiliser once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)
    • Fruit tree fertiliser
    • Neem insect killer

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Curled leaves with silvery trails

    Leaf miners. Cut off damaged tips and spray new growth with neem.

  • Flowers dropping

    Uneven watering. Water regularly.

  • Pale leaves

    Hungry. Feed it.

Garden, full sun

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