Hey everyone! I recently brought home a family lemon tree that holds a lot of sentimental value for me, as it belonged to my late grandfather. It was heavily pruned before shipping and spent several days without light during its journey. Now that it's here in the south of England, it seems pretty stressed out, and I want to do everything I can to help it bounce back. Currently, I have it by a south-facing window, and I've watered it well and added a little light fertilizer. I'd really appreciate any tips from those experienced in caring for citrus trees. Thanks!
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My citrus trees spend the winter in my conservatory, where the temperature is pretty stable around 6-12 degrees. It seems like a good environment for them to thrive without stressing too much!
I keep mine in a sunroom during winter. One thing I learned is that misting them regularly can really help prevent leaf drop. Mine have bounced back well after rough patches; they go outside when it’s consistently above 5°C at night. Just keep an eye on the temperature changes!
It could be that your house is a bit too warm for the lemon tree. Ideally, citrus trees do better in an unheated space. You might want to consider moving it somewhere cooler if that's an option for you. Just be mindful of the temperature since it can vary a lot depending on the specific variety of tree you have. You can read more about this on gardening websites too!
I have mine in a glass veranda, which is well-ventilated but not sunny until late March. Temp varies around 16-18°C, hope it works!
I had a similar experience! My tree did okay in an unheated hallway last winter, but I'm keeping it in a shed this year and it seems to be thriving much better!