Lime Trees

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Growing Lime Trees at Home For those of us not lucky enough to live in areas where you can plant Lime trees outdoors year-round, there are still ways to grow our delicious oranges at home. Growing citrus trees indoors is nothing new. As far back as the 1600s, wealthy Europeans were growing citrus trees indoors. They grew them in specially designed orangeries, which is just a fancy word for "Greenhouse for growing citrus." Today thanks to advances in glass technology and efficient heaters, we can now grow oranges, Lime trees, lime trees right in our homes in the fall and winter. Choosing the Right Pot for a Lime Tree The size of the pot has a lot to do with the ultimate size of your Lime tree. A smaller pot will keep your tree short and make it easier to move the tree outdoors in the summer. Width is less critical when choosing a pot. Lime trees become top-heavy, especially when they are laden with fruit. This is common with all types of citrus, although less of a problem with Limes due to the fruit's smaller size. A deep pot not only has the benefit of allowing the tree to develop a sound root system allowing the tree's root to reach downward, but it will help keep the tree upright. Be sure the pot has suitable drainage holes in the bottom to allow excess water to drain. Choosing the Best Soil for Lime Trees Lime trees do not like to have wet feet. Choosing the best soil is paramount for the success of your citrus fruits. Espoma makes a unique potting soil just for citrus trees. Espoma Organic Cactus Mix is specially formulated for cactus and citrus trees and is one of the most well-drained soil we've seen. Both Plants are similar in that they require good drainage, and this soil retains the perfect amount of moisture for the plants to thrive. Another option is to use soil such as Ocean Forest Potting Soil mixed with about 20% sand. The sand helps drainage and also adds weight to the soil. It is also recommended to line the pot's bottom with about two inches of grav