Lemon tree needs warmth and a lot of light
Unfortunately, despite global warming, it is not yet possible to have lemons and other citrus fruits to plant in Germany. The continental European climate with its very short and mostly humid summers and the comparatively long and cold winter period is not suitable for lemons. The so-called bitter lemon, also known as the three-leaved orange, is an exception to this rule. Of the Ornamental shrub is frost hardy to around minus 25 ° C and the only deciduous citrus species.
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Lemons are not only quite sensitive in winter, they also need appropriate protection in summer. The sensitive plants cannot tolerate too much moisture, which is why they must be put outside in the warm months, but in a sheltered place at night. A summer pitch at night is ideal
- near a house wall that gives off heat
- covered
- and sheltered from the wind.
You shouldn't leave your lemon outside, even during periods of damp weather or heavy rain. Nevertheless, the lush plants love a lot of light and air and should be for one stand outside better thriving. It is only advisable to keep it in the room if it is possible to guarantee that it will stay cool during the winter. In order for the lemon tree to remain transportable, it should be in a sufficiently large buckets to be planted.
With good care, the tree will bear lemons
In contrast to other subtropical resp. tropical plants, a lemon tree in Germany also develops many fragrant, white to pink flowers and often fruits - provided that the care is right. Lemons require a lot of maintenance regular water as well as fertilizer. The lemons ripen within six to nine months after the start of flowering, but can stay on the tree for a long time even when fully ripe without being damaged. To be comfortable, you need lemons
- a sufficiently large pot
- with a water drain on the bottom
- a drainage layer
- Citrus earth
- a full sun, sheltered and warm pitch
- regular fertilization
- not too much water
- do not use hard water!
- a cool winter
Lemons are quite susceptible to this, especially after improper winter storage Infestation with sucking insect pests.
Tips & Tricks
Do not underestimate the space required by a lemon: the tree can reach a height of two to three meters in just a few years, unless it is regular is vigorously pruned.
