Lemon is a subtropical plant and the climate of the apartment is perfect for it. Despite this, caring for a lemon in a pot is different from growing it naturally.

Consider how to care for a lemon at home so that your plant grows healthy and that the lemon bears fruit.

Seedling selection

With the acquisition of a seedling of lemon, do not rush. You should choose a healthy-looking plant with brightly colored, shiny leaves.

Examine carefully the stem, the reverse side of the leaf.

They must be clean, free of visible pests and disease.

Boarding and seat selection

Having planted the plant in open ground, be sure to water it abundantly, make sure that direct sunlight does not fall on it.

If the weather conditions are not very good (rain, strong wind etc.) it is better to build a small shelter and leave for a few days until the lemon tree takes root in a new place.

AT open field Plants meet their needs through their natural environment. It is much more difficult to create favorable conditions for growing lemons at home.

ADVICE: Purchased decorative lemon tree seedling (for indoor cultivation) do not rush to transplant. Let it adapt to your home.

Approach responsibly to the choice of a place for a plant. Do not place indoor lemon in dangerous places:

• in a draft;
• near heating appliances;
• in an unlit corner or dark corridor;
• between closed curtains and a window in cold weather.

ADVICE: Inspect the seedling daily, spray it with water. In hot weather, 2 times a day. After a few days, the plant must be transplanted.

Features of care in different periods of the year

Consider how to care for a lemon at home, depending on the time of year.

In spring, the plant wakes up and begins to grow actively. He needs more light.

On warm days, lemon can be taken out to fresh air.

The room must be ventilated, as the influx of fresh air is necessary for the good growth of citrus fruits.

After watching the video, you can learn how to help your lemon in spring:

In summer, it is best to dig a lemon tree in the garden or in the country. If this is not possible, it is necessary to rearrange it to a balcony or terrace.

With over 25 years of experience growing lemons at home, this "summer vacation" gives a powerful boost to plants for the whole year.

In the fall, before returning the lemon home, we inspect the entire plant well, if necessary, treat it with chemicals. Be sure to arrange a warm shower, wash the leaves well, and the stems from dust and dirt.

We return to our usual place and continue caring for indoor lemon in a pot. Gradually reduce watering and fertilizing plants.

In winter, most often the plants are in a dormant period. But one of my lemons leaves with fruits in the winter and therefore the dormant period for it comes after the harvest.

I feed this plant for the entire period of fruiting and, if necessary, organize illumination for 2-3 hours daily. The rest of the plants rest during the winter.

Comfortable temperature for lemons during this period is within 14 - 16 degrees.

Winters in Siberia are long and cold. It is not always possible to save plants in the winter. Some branches dry up. Do not rush to prune such plants. Very often, a dried branch comes to life.

In the photo below you can see examples of home-grown dwarf lemons:

Maybe due to the fact that growing a lemon tree is not easy in our latitudes, citrus pruning is not practiced. But if desired, for better branching and crown formation, pruning can be done in early spring.

How to prune a plant at home can be found on our website.

Why does the lemon not bloom and bear fruit?

Often novice flower growers are faced with the fact that the lemon does not bloom.

Why isn't the lemon blooming? There are several reasons: the first and most basic - the plant was planted with a stone and not grafted.

How to make lemon bloom at home? In order for a plant grown from a stone to bloom, many years must pass or it must be grafted.

Also, your plant may be planted in poor soil and it lacks mineral fertilizers. Very dry air, pests, diseases…

Watch your pet and the plant itself will tell you the reason.

I bought my first lemon on vacation in Adjara. It was a grafted 3-4 year old seedling of Pavlovsky lemon, all in bloom and with small fruits. It so happened that the plant had to be handed over to the storage room for a day. When the plant was returned to me, I almost burst into tears - the leaves, flowers, the ovary all fell off. I kept the lemon, but it only bloomed after 5 years.

ATTENTION: If you are transporting a plant from one place to another, be prepared for the fact that it may not bloom in due time.

Lighting

If your plant does not have enough light, it will have small and pale leaves, small flowers or none at all, the lower leaves are yellow, the plant practically does not grow, or the shoots are weak and very elongated.

For lemons, southeast windows with bright diffused light and a small amount of direct sunlight are best suited. If there is no possibility of natural lighting, then for the normal cultivation of lemons it is necessary to organize artificial lighting. It is best to use fluorescent lamps.

Lemon is not very whimsical to air temperature - in winter it is enough for 14 - 16 degrees, in summer it can also tolerate 30 degree heat.

IMPORTANT: It is necessary that the difference between day and night temperatures should not be more than 4-6 degrees. This is especially dangerous for flowering plants.

In winter, it is necessary to insulate the window on which the plant stands, on very cold days, remove the lemon from the windowsill, and do not close the window curtains tightly. Warm air from the room must penetrate to the plant.

Air humidity

Humidity is another important factor in growing lemons.

This problem is especially relevant in the winter months.

In apartments with central heating, the air becomes so dry that many plants are very difficult to tolerate such conditions.

The air in the room must be constantly humidified. It is better to use industrial humidifiers.

If it is not possible to buy such a device, use the knowledge of experienced flower growers:

1. Spray your plants with warm water (necessarily settled) 2-3 times a day;
2. Pour expanded clay into the pan, moisten it with water and place the flower pot in this pan. Expanded clay keep constantly wet;
3. Group several colors - the humidity will increase;
4. You can move the lemon to the kitchen, where the humidity is much higher.

ADVICE: During the flowering of a lemon tree, many sources recommend pollinating flowers with cotton swabs.

For pollination, you need to take a cotton swab. Trying not to damage the flowers, carefully collect pollen from one flower and transfer it to another, then to the third and all subsequent ones. However, in all the years of growing these plants, I have never used this method. Pollination happens by itself.

Watering

At different people your own drinking regime. The same can be said about plants. All houseplants need watering to one degree or another. Some like rare watering, others water often and abundantly.

If you ask beginner gardeners about the most common cause of plant death, most of them will say: - "Dry!" But much more often plants die from improper watering.

If we notice something wrong with our plant, we begin to water it abundantly. In response to this, the leaves wilt and turn yellow, and we continue to believe that the plant lacks moisture, and water it again.

Over time, in such plants, the earthen ball turns into a swamp, the roots rot and the plant dies.

How to water a lemon so that it grows healthy, develops and bears fruit?

The most important rule is to water the lemon abundantly with settled water, the water temperature should not be lower than room temperature.

Water only when the top layer of the earth dries out no less than 1-2 cm. After watering, let the water drain, loosen the top layer of the earth and only spray the leaves for the next days.

In order for the plant to develop well and grow, it is necessary to replant it in a timely manner, renew the soil for it.

IMPORTANT: Never use unsterilized soil for planting indoor plants.

It is best to buy a special mixture for planting citrus plants. How to prepare a soil mixture at home can be found on our website.

Lemons need good drainage and correct composition soil.

If you did everything as described above, but did not get the result, then your pet does not have enough nutrients. The plant must be constantly fed. In spring and summer, once a week, in autumn, once a month, in winter (if the plant is “resting”) we do not feed, if the plant has fruits or it blooms, regular top dressing is necessary.

You can find out how to care for a lemon tree with fruits at home and how to feed a plant at home on our website.

All for the sake of which we start this difficult path - the fruits of our tree (lemons). It is as if we have achieved its flowering, but there is no ovary, the fruits are not formed.

How to pollinate a lemon at home and what else you can do:

1. Manual pollination with a cotton swab;
2. The use of the drug "Buton"

to stimulate fruit formation, preserve the ovary in adverse conditions;

3. The use of the drug "Kornerost, Heteroauxin"

to stimulate the growth of the root system, strengthen the whole plant.

And now our lemon has faded, the ovary has appeared and - Oh, horror !!! The tie falls off. Why?

Several reasons are possible:

• if the plant blooms for the first time and only a few flowers, as a rule, these will be empty flowers. Do not rush, wait for real flowering;
• if the lemon blooms profusely and a lot of ovaries - the plant itself regulates the number of fruits it needs;
• if already formed, grown fruits fall, your plant lacks light, nutrition, or it gets sick (plants also get sick). Perhaps there are pests on the lemon.

If your lemon has faded, fruit has begun on it, wait for the harvest.

Lemon ripening is not a quick matter. Lemons grow slowly, be patient for a few months.

To find out when to pick lemons from a home tree, it’s enough to take a good look at the fruits. Well-ripened lemon fruits are bright yellow, the color is uniform.

If the lemon is ripe, it easily separates from the stalk.

ADVICE: Often gardeners ask the question: "The lemon does not grow, what should I do?" If your tree is not growing well or not moving at all, pay attention to how the plant is planted.

Perhaps during the transplant, you buried the vaccination site in the ground. Immediately remove the top layer of the earth and release the growth point.

In order to speed up the fruiting process, a seedling grown from a seed must be grafted. If you do not own this procedure, it is better to contact specialists.

You can learn how to properly plant a decorative lemon by watching the video below:

A lemon seedling is transplanted in the spring as needed. Consider when a Lemon transplant is needed and what care is needed at home.

I know three conditions necessary for transplantation:

• the root system has grown, and the roots appeared in the holes of the pot;
• after watering, the plant dries very quickly;
• the plant wilts.

IMPORTANT: If you take a previously used pot for transplantation, it must be washed well and disinfected. The pot for transplanting should be slightly larger than the one in which the lemon grew. Plant transplantation can be easily done at home.

Caring for indoor plants involves more than just watering and fertilizing.

Lemon must be periodically washed from dust and dirt.

Dust not only spoils the appearance, but also makes it difficult for the normal development of the plant. It is also necessary to tie branches with fruits to a support, in order to avoid breakage of branches.

Inspect plants regularly, clean the crown of your tree from dead leaves and dried flowers.

Where do plant diseases come from? Most of the time, we are to blame.

There are several reasons. These are unfavorable conditions for growing plants. They bought a sick plant, and, unable to withstand the quarantine, they placed others with other indoor plants.

Lemon fruits are a storehouse of vitamins. Eating brings health and vitality.

REFERENCE: They drink tea with lemon and use it in cooking. Lemon is often used in various health recipes.

Growing a lemon tree at home, we get the opportunity not only to have wonderful fruits. The smell of blooming lemon fills the entire apartment with a fabulous aroma.

Is there any harm in growing lemon at home?

I would not advise keeping a profusely flowering plant in the bedroom. There may be headaches. That's all.

You can watch a video with a detailed story about the benefits and harms that a lemon can bring:

In conclusion, I would like to say if you are for your lemon tree:

• create the necessary temperature regime;
• provide an appropriate light regime;
• ensure timely watering;
• you will maintain the necessary humidity;
• give your seedlings the necessary mineral fertilizers;
• give them rest;
• provide access to fresh air;
• will take care of appearance their plants;

And as a result, it will thank you with abundant flowering and useful fruits.

Lemons are a favorite plant for growing on the windowsills of many flower growers. Lemon blossom is a rather unusual period, because a fresh sweetish aroma with notes of anise and honeysuckle spreads throughout the room. For the tree to bloom, it will take a lot of effort, but even more to keep the ovary.

Lemon blossoms with beautiful fragrant flowers

Conditions for flowering

In nature, lemons bloom for 2-3 years of their life in late spring, but a lemon at home can bloom all year round. But for this he needs to create favorable conditions. If the tree is planted in a suitable size pot with slightly acidic soil and good drainage, then this is only a small part of the necessary conditions.

In order for the lemon to finally bloom, it is necessary to water it in a timely manner and irrigate the crown with warm water from a spray bottle, this is how humidity suitable for the tree is created. It is necessary to ventilate the room in which the lemon grows, but once again move or transfer indoor plant it does not follow. This is especially true for the period of flowering and fruiting. A lemon can not only shed its fruits and flowers, but also all of its leaves.

An important role in the flowering of lemon is played by the amount of minerals in the soil. With a lack of boron and manganese, the buds fall off without having time to bloom. It is recommended to carry out mineral top dressing of lemon 1-2 times a month. To do this, it is better to use ready-made fertilizers for citrus fruits, which are sold in any flower shop. But do not overdo it with top dressing, otherwise the lemon may not bloom at all.

Fertilizers for citrus fruits are sold in flower shops

Principle

Lemon flowers are formed in the axils of the leaves closer to the point of growth of the branches (at their ends). The flowers themselves are white with yellow stigmas and stamens. The petals of the flowers are oval. Depending on the type of lemon, there may be 4 or 5 of them.

The beginning of the first flowering occurs in mid-May, less often at the end of April. At good care flowering can last all year round. But the process of color forcing greatly depletes the tree, so it often sheds flowers and ovaries.

The flowering process itself can be divided into several phases:

1. The tree throws out flower stalks.
2. 1-4 buds are formed on the peduncle;
3. After 2-3 days, depending on the degree of illumination and temperature in the room, the buds open.
4. Flowering lasts 7-9 days, after which the petals fall off.
5. In the future, an ovary is formed in place of the flower.

Many varieties of indoor lemons self-pollinate, but others need human help to produce fruits. To do this, with a cotton swab or cotton swab, pollen is transferred from one flower to another. This is problematic and does not guarantee high-quality pollination, so it is better to choose varieties that are self-pollinating.

The number of flowers per tree must be adjusted manually. Most often, the plant expels flowers at the limit of its capabilities, but for a houseplant this is not at all important.

It is better to remove half of the flowers, leaving no more than 2 pieces on each branch. Some of them do not pollinate or simply fall off, and then the number of ovaries that it can grow on itself will remain on the tree. The period from the beginning of flowering to the ripening of the crop lasts about 6–8 months, while maintaining the conditions necessary for a particular lemon variety. Each fruit should have at least 5-6 leaves, which will provide nutrients through photosynthesis.

The lemon flower stays on the tree for up to 9 days.

Why is the lemon not blooming?

You should not buy already flowering trees, because the flowers will definitely not survive the stress of transportation. Following the flowers and ovary, leaves may also crumble. But it also happens that the plant is not going to bloom at all. What to do in this case, every experienced grower knows. It is necessary to make a complex top dressing for the tree, and arrange a shower for the leaves. The earth in a pot is covered with cling film before this.

Flowering may be delayed if the fruits are already ripening on the lemon and all its forces are directed to this. Although there are specimens that bloom and bear fruit at the same time. This usually applies to mature trees over the age of 5 years. Young lemons cannot afford this.

I bought my first lemon on vacation in Anapa, in 2005. It was a cutting with two cut leaf blades, rooted in a disposable cup.
When I got home, I changed it. But after the transplant, my lemon did not grow at all, wintered badly and constantly shed its leaves.
I was already desperate that this plant would be able to recover. And then I even decided that I would no longer bring lemon home after a summer stay on the veranda.

And in 2009 I was again in Anapa and brought back a small lemon tree from there.
But what was my surprise when I went to the veranda and saw that my first lemon was all in leaves and blooming!

Now I know about my main mistake in caring for this plant. Lemons should never be rotated. And I, on the contrary, used to always twirl it - I thought that with uniform lighting of the lemon, its crown would be more magnificent.

As a result, the first lemon did not winter for me on the veranda, I just brought it into the house in the fall later than all the other flowers (in September).
It turned out that before flowering, I left it alone for a while. Haven't moved or turned over the lemon pot on the porch for over 3 months. So he answered me with lush foliage and flowering ...

Now I have a mark on the pots of lemons (so that, for example, after spraying, put the pot correctly).
Both lemons grow on the east window, and under this window there is no radiator.

After I started to properly care for lemons, now there are no problems with them. I harvest them regularly.
So far, I leave only one lemon to ripen on each plant. The fact is that if a lemon tree is small and has few leaves, then it cannot be overloaded with fruits. Especially if the fruits are large enough and heavy. For example, last year the most massive fruit of my lemon weighed 420 g.

Both of these lemons are now, in December (2011), overwintering with ripening fruits.

Natalia Egorova (Krasnoyarsk Territory, Boguchansky District)

Lemon does not tolerate sudden temperature fluctuations

I started growing a lemon tree a few years ago when I became interested in indoor Pavlovsk lemons. A friend gave me a lemon stalk.

I planted the donated stalk in a pot of sand, created a favorable microclimate for the lemon to root. Soon the stalk successfully accepted and started to grow.
Every spring, I transplanted the developing lemon into suitable larger pots.

This lemon has grown in me to a meter height, with a very sprawling crown - it even ceased to fit on the windowsill.
I had to transplant such a large plant into a 10-liter galvanized bucket, punching several drainage holes in the bottom.

I carefully looked after the lemon in the house, regularly moistened its leaves. And after 2 years, my lemon blossomed for the first time - I was glad!
However, all the flowers of the lemon soon fell off, without forming ovaries.

The next year, the lemon blossomed again. Then I suddenly remembered how my mother manually pollinated the flowers of plants. And I decided to do the same with my lemon.
After artificial pollination of lemon flowers, the first fruits began to appear.
But here again, failure: only three ovaries did not fall off and began to develop further.

My first lemons ripened for exactly 9 months - until they turned yellow and fell off by themselves. I didn't cut the fruit on purpose. I was waiting for how long they would ripen, and what mass they would gain.
The lemons from my tree tasted the same as those bought in the store. And they weighed about 150g.

Inspired by such success, the next spring I put the lemon on the balcony. I thought that here for this light-loving and heat-loving plant there will be more favorable conditions than in the house.
And indeed, my lemon bloomed profusely on the balcony, and then a lot of ovaries formed on the tree.
But now autumn has come. And when I brought the lemon into the room, all its leaves and fruits fell off. My tree is dry.

At that time, I could not understand why my lemon suddenly died, completely healthy and fruitful. Then I read in the library book the reason for this.
It turns out that the lemon tree does not tolerate sharp fluctuations in the temperature of the content.
Therefore, when transferring a plant to the garden for the summer or placing a lemon on a balcony, when autumn approaches, you need to carefully monitor the weather. If there is a threat of a cold snap, it is necessary to bring the tree into the room in advance so as not to expose the lemon to a dangerous temperature shock.

I hope that my experience of growing lemon will help other citrus plant lovers avoid the same mistake.

Favorable wintering and natural top dressing of lemon

Beginning citrus growers often find that their plants lose their leaves in winter and rarely bloom.
I want to tell the readers of Gardenia.ru about the conditions for keeping my lemon in the winter. I don’t know its variety, once they gave a cutting.
Now my lemon tree has become a tree about 60 cm high, growing in a 5 liter pot.

In winter, I have a lemon on my kitchen windowsill, where there are no radiators. The window is constantly open for ventilation. And so that the tree on the window would not fall under the stream of cold air, I protected it from a draft. Attached cellophane film, fencing off her corner with a lemon.

I water the lemon in the winter about once a month, but I spill it well. At the same time, I remove the film for a day, and spray the leaves.
And I try not to rotate the lemon relative to the light source.

By the way, in winter it is very convenient to prepare natural fertilizer for lemon in the house. I have a jar of soil adapted for this. I put the scales and bone remains from raw fish there. Periodically mix the contents of the jar; there is no bad smell. There is this jar, closed with a lid, on the battery pipe. And yet, there lives an earthworm.
So, during the winter, I get humus rich in phosphorus, which is an excellent top dressing. I reseed it, and then I replace the top layer of soil in a pot with lemon with this nutritious humus.

My lemon really likes this treatment. Its flowering and fruiting is constant, and the tree never shed its leaves.

Problems when growing indoor lemon

When growing indoor lemon, in some cases there are problems associated with improper care and maintenance of this whimsical plant. By eliminating the cause of the disease of the tree, you can regularly get a rich harvest of fruits. Failure to follow the recommendations for care can lead to the death of citrus.

Why do lemon leaves turn yellow, fall off and curl up

Often, gardeners are faced with the fact that lemon leaves turn yellow. There may be several reasons why a lemon turns yellow. Possible reasons could be a lack of light or nutrients, as nutrition is very important for citrus crops. For the full development, growth and fruit setting, elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium are necessary. Nitrogen contributes to healthy leaf color. Calcium is responsible for the development of the root system. Phosphorus is involved in the construction of plant cells, improves the quality of fruits, increases their content of sugar, vitamins and trace elements. Potassium promotes better absorption of nitrogen, accelerates the ripening of lignified shoots and ripening of fruits, and increases the resistance of lemon to diseases. Timely application of fertilizers containing the above elements in its composition will help prevent yellowing, wilting and leaf fall. At the same time, the taste of the fruit will increase significantly.

Lighting plays an important role in the formation of a healthy tree. Citrus, like any other plant in the tropics, needs 12 hours of daylight, so the lemon is placed on the south, southwest and southeast windows. If necessary, use additional lighting.

Another reason why lemon leaves turn yellow is an excess of light. When direct sunlight hits the plant, or its prolonged exposure to the sun leads to the formation of yellow spots on the leaf plates - miniature burns that the tree can cope with on its own if it is placed in a shaded or semi-shaded place. If this is not done, the lemon will completely shed its foliage and die.

This culture is moisture-loving. Needs regular, abundant watering and high humidity (70-90%). In extreme heat or excessively dry indoor air, the edges of citrus leaves begin to turn yellow. To prevent this, you need to spray the tree daily with a spray bottle, and also use a humidifier. You can put a container filled with water next to the lemon.

Dry air is often the reason why lemon leaves curl.

In some cases, the leaves turn yellow at the base, after which they fall off. This can be facilitated by moisture accumulating in the soil and negatively affecting the root system. With prolonged stagnation of moisture, the roots begin to rot, and the earth acquires an unpleasant odor. In this case, it is necessary to transplant the plant into another container filled with fresh soil. Pebbles or expanded clay are preliminarily laid at the bottom, which will provide good drainage. Before transplanting, the roots that have undergone decay are removed. Then the root system is treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate to destroy putrefactive bacteria. After that, the lemon is planted in fresh soil.

Sometimes lemon leaves turn yellow at the edges and curl with sudden changes in room temperature. In the same way, citrus reacts to drafts, so a pot of lemon should not be placed near a window or door.

Turning on heaters can also lead to yellowing of lemon leaves.

Why does a lemon shed its leaves

At different times of the year, citrus sheds leaves, but more often this can be observed in the autumn-winter period. The reasons why lemon leaves fall are usually associated with unfavorable tree conditions.

With a lack of light, the plant is depleted and begins to lose foliage. Quite often this happens in winter. In this case, additional illumination with special lamps is required.

Other reasons why a lemon sheds leaves are dry indoor air, lack of nutrition, insufficient watering, a cramped pot, hypothermia of the roots, acidification of the soil, a sudden change in location, premature flowering. To eliminate this problem, you need to provide the plant with regular watering and timely fertilization. If the pot has become cramped, the tree is transplanted into a larger container. To prevent hypothermia of the root system, you should water the citrus with water at room temperature or a little warmer. Do not keep it on a cold windowsill. It is important to regularly monitor the condition of the soil and its moisture content. With an excess of moisture, the roots begin to rot, which leads to the shedding of leaves.

When transplanting a tree into a larger pot, acidification of the soil may occur. To avoid this, the new pot should be 2-4 cm larger in diameter than the previous one. Often, the leaves fall off immediately after transplantation, so lemons are initially planted in spacious containers.

Since the lemon quickly gets used to its permanent place, it reacts negatively to the rearrangement and hardly gets used to new conditions, as a result of which it can lose foliage.

Citrus leaves can fall off under the influence of pathogens and various pests, such as scale insects or spider mites. In order to timely identify and eliminate pests, it is recommended to periodically inspect the tree.

What to do if a lemon dropped its leaves? In some cases, the plant recovers on its own. However, it is necessary to exclude all possible causes: prevent drafts, ensure timely watering, optimal air humidity. Fertilizer is applied only if the plant is healthy. If the tree was moved to another place, you need to return it to its original place.

Why homemade lemon does not bloom

Sometimes it happens that citrus does not bloom for a very long time. In this case, the tree can be pushed to bloom by grafting with a cultivated cutting. After that, the flowers will appear in 2-3 years. The reason why it doesn't bloom homemade lemon, the absence of a cool wintering (at a temperature of 12-15 ° C) can serve, when flower buds are laid in the plant. In a warm room, without a dormant period, citrus may not bloom. In addition, the tree may lack trace elements.

Very rarely, lemons grown from the stone bloom and bear fruit. To achieve flowering, it is necessary to graft a branch of a fruiting plant. Flowering will come in 3-4 years.

When planting a lemon, you should be aware that some varieties bloom annually, while others once every 4-5 years.

Why Lemon Doesn't Fruit

It happens that the tree blooms, but does not bear fruit. Why doesn't a lemon bear fruit? There may be several reasons for this. The most common of these are lack of nutrients, low humidity, lack of light.

With insufficient feeding, the ovary, which has developed to a size walnut, crumbles. Sometimes, with poor feeding, the ovary ripens, but the fruits remain small.

The lack of fruiting may be due to poor pollination. In this case, you need to pollinate the flowers with a cotton swab, transferring pollen from one flower to another.

To get a rich harvest of lemons, you need to create all the necessary conditions for the tree and ensure proper care. So, for example, in the absence of a dormant state, the development of a plant is disrupted, which directly affects its fruiting.

Why do the ovaries and fruits of lemons fall

It happens that citrus blossomed, but the ovaries crumbled. Why do lemon ovaries fall off? Most often this happens due to dry air, in the presence of drafts, excess moisture, as well as a lack of nutrients. Falling of the ovary can cause scale insects and spider mites.

Why do lemon fruits fall off? During fruiting, citrus reacts painfully to even a slight lack of nutrients, as a result of which its yield decreases.

To obtain good harvest, in the autumn, potash fertilizers are applied to the soil. You can prepare a solution of water (1 liter) and wood ash (2-3 tablespoons).

It is also worth bearing in mind that a tree drops its ovary when it feels that it is not ready to bear fruit. It is believed that each fruit should have 10 leaves. If there are fewer of them, after flowering, the excess ovary is removed.

It is important to correctly form the load of future fruits. Remove excess flowers, leaving 1-2 flowers on the side branches.

Subject to all the rules of care, the question "why lemons fall" will no longer arise.

Why the lemon dries up and the branches dry

Often, gardeners ask themselves the question “why does a lemon dry up?” This situation occurs when there is a lack of moisture, excessively dry air, stagnant water in the soil, or poor lighting. Should be eliminated possible cause and after a while the tree will be restored.

Why do lemon branches dry? This may be due to a lack or excess of moisture. Often, dried branches indicate an invasion of a spider mite.

It happens that the branches dry up in winter. In most cases, this indicates that the plant is acclimatizing. In this case, dried shoots are removed in early spring, new ones will appear instead.

Another reason why the lemon dries is the lack of trace elements. It is recommended to alternate fertilizing with nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium or use a balanced fertilizer containing micro and macro elements necessary for the plant. Citrus responds well to feeding "Root feeder". As a result of its use, the tree pleases with a healthy appearance and a rich harvest.

What happened and why the lemon does not bloom at home

Wrong watering

Lemon will not bloom (or drop the buds that have appeared) if it is not provided with sufficient regular watering. The plant belongs to the category of moisture-loving, therefore it does not tolerate the drying of an earthen coma. If this happens, the tree will most likely get rid of buds or ovaries, and sometimes even part of the foliage, in order to save the missing moisture to ensure basic life processes.

Excessive watering is also equally harmful: then the soil in the pot is compacted, and the root system of the plant is no longer able to extract water from it. nutrients. In order for the lemon to bloom, it is necessary to keep the soil in the container with it constantly slightly moistened, preventing drying out or moisture stagnation. Spraying the tree will also be useful - your pet will like the high humidity of the surrounding year.

Lack of sunlight

Another reason that answers the question why indoor lemon does not bloom lies in the violation of the lighting regime. Without enough light, not a single flower will appear on your lemon, unfortunately. Citrus fruits are extremely thermophilic, so the window sill on which you decide to place the tree should be well lit: it is better if the window is oriented to the south or southwest.

In the summer months, it would be useful to move the plant to a glazed loggia, taking care of the absence of drafts. True, you should not place the pot in direct sunlight - you can provoke the appearance of burns on the leaves, and then you will have to think not about how to make your lemon bloom, but about how to save it from death.

Deficiency of vitamins and minerals

Caring for a lemon, like any other indoor plants, requires mandatory and regular feeding - without sufficient nutrition, citrus trees, as a rule, do not bloom. During the active growth of the tree, nutrient mixtures must be applied twice a month, with obligatory pauses for the period of winter dormancy. On sale there are complex fertilizers specially designed for citrus fruits, thanks to which top dressing and caring for lemon at home is not particularly difficult.

But still, keep an eye on your tree - it will definitely tell you if problems arise: for example, with a lack of nitrogen, a flowering lemon drops its color, and the flowers themselves turn pale, and a lack of calcium slows down the formation of the ovary and ripening of the fruit.

Untimely transplant

Sometimes the absence of flowers on a tree may be due to untimely relocation of the plant. Young lemons should be replanted annually in the spring, until they reach three summer age. It is noteworthy that during this time your pet should fully master the earthen clod in a pot, and you just have to transfer it to a larger container. Further, the matured lemon is transplanted once every few years, and it is better to do this before the start of the growing season. If these requirements are not met, the lemon is simply cramped in a small pot - naturally, the answer to the question why such a lemon does not bloom at home is absolutely obvious.

Pests and diseases

If we talk about diseases, then the greatest danger to a lemon, including during flowering, is fungal infections (given the constantly elevated level of humidity necessary for the normal development of the plant). Try to control moisture and watering intensity to prevent such a problem from occurring.

Turning to the topic of pests, it can be noted that the homemade lemon tree suffers from the same insects as other plants - these are spider mites, scale insects and thrips. As you know, about any flowering, and even more so - fruiting, there can be no question if the plant is not healthy. You need to fight pests in traditional ways: to get rid of spider mites, lemon leaves should be treated with a solution of Actellik, scale insects and thrips can be washed off with soapy water.

Now you know how to care for your lemon in order not only to wait for abundant flowering, but also to get such a cherished and long-awaited harvest. Try to comply with all the requirements that citrus puts forward for you, carefully monitor the slightest changes in the state of your plant, and you will definitely achieve unprecedented success in the difficult task of growing lemons in an ordinary city apartment. And how pleasant it is to drink your favorite tea, when a slice of fragrant fruit, grown not somewhere in hot countries, but on your own windowsill, fervently turns yellow in a cup with a drink!

Video "How to help a lemon bloom"

In this video, you will learn how to help a lemon start blooming.

Why lemon does not bloom at home and how to fix it

Violation of agricultural technology

Caring for an indoor lemon is a rather painstaking business, you must follow certain requirements and rules in order to see how your pet blooms. It is easiest to make mistakes in agricultural technology, and in this case you may not see a flowering lemon. Let's take a closer look at why the lemon does not bloom at home.

Wrong watering. Lemon will not bloom if it is not provided with the necessary watering. This plant loves moisture very much, therefore, when the soil dries out, it can get rid of buds (if this happened during flowering) or even fruits that are rapidly tied. All this it does in order to compensate for the missing resources. Therefore, it is better not to allow the drying of an earthen coma.

However, it is also not worth pouring water on the tree, it is no less harmful. These actions lead to the compaction of the soil in the pot, in which case the plant is no longer able to extract nutrients from it.

How to make a lemon bloom in this case? To avoid problems with moisture, it is recommended to always keep the soil in a slightly moist state. It is also recommended to spray the tree from time to time to maintain the humidity at the proper level.

Late transplant. Perhaps it will seem to some that it will be enough to transplant a lemon once - immediately after purchase. However, it is not. Since the plant is quite demanding on the conditions of detention, it will need a regular transplant every year for the first three years. In the future, the plant is transplanted no earlier than once every few years, and this is done before flowering begins and fruits are set.

In general, during the period that the tree will be in a new pot, it will have time to take root there and get comfortable in a new place. Therefore, when transplanting, just pick up a bigger pot for him, the earthen room itself, in which he grew up before, can be left. Naturally, if this is not done on time, your pet is unlikely to bloom in cramped quarters.

Inappropriate Conditions

In addition to observing agricultural technology, caring for a lemon involves providing it with good conditions. Otherwise, he will not please you with a single flower.

Unsuitable soil. If the land where the tree was planted is strongly acidic or alkaline, your pet begins to wither and lose flowers. In order to determine the acidity of the soil, it is enough to use litmus paper. If this was indeed the problem, it is necessary to give it a slightly acidic reaction.

Lack of sunlight. This plant is very thermophilic, so for optimal development it needs a sufficient amount of sunlight. Without it, beautiful flowers should not be expected. It is best to place it on a window that is oriented to the south or southwest.

And remember that it is better not to expose your pet to direct sunlight - this is fraught with sunburn, and then you will have to think about how to reanimate the poor plant. Then you don't have to ask why the lemon doesn't bloom.

Watering cold water. Flowers and trees are usually watered with warm water. The lemon tree is also no exception to the rule - watering it with cold water will negate all attempts by the tree to bloom.

A sharp change in conditions of detention. A sudden change of scenery has a detrimental effect on this citrus tree. For example, you decide to rearrange your pet in the sun, although before that he always stood in the shade. Or they took a houseplant outside without hardening it before. Naturally, if the change of scenery occurs so abruptly, the tree simply does not have time to adapt to new conditions. It is because of this "stress" that it can stop blooming. Therefore, if you decide to change the conditions of detention, do it gradually so as not to provoke stressful situations.

Lack of vitamins and minerals

It is imperative to feed your pet - after all, for full growth and development, he needs the nutrients that he receives through regular feeding. Fertilize the tree twice a month (during the active growth phase), and take a short break for the winter.

The reason why the plant may either not bloom, or begin to shed fruits that have already set, is the lack of manganese and boron. You should compensate for the lack of these elements by purchasing citrus mixes in stores.

Diseases and pests

Fungal diseases can develop due to too high level humidity and are treated with copper sulphate (late blight), soapy water (soot fungus) and Bordeaux liquid (mold).

Pests (spider mites, thrips, scale insects) must be removed mechanically or washed off the leaves with soapy water. You can also use a variety of insecticides.

From this video you will learn how to help a lemon bloom at home.

Reasons for the absence of flowers on a homemade lemon

Home plants not only decorate the house, but can also become a real curiosity in a green corner. Lemon - beautiful Blooming tree which gives beneficial results. From one healthy tree you can get a dozen lemons in a year. Why doesn't lemon bloom at home? A question that worries both people with experience and beginners who planted a fruitful plant for the first time. decorative tree at home. There are few reasons why inflorescences did not appear on the lemon. Look for the problem in external environment or among possible diseases, after which the tree slowly fades.

Lemon has beautiful flowers, but requires special conditions for them to appear.

Why ovaries do not appear

The lemon tree always stands out from the background of ornamental plants, and fresh fruits can be picked and eaten by the whole family. The culture bears fruit already in the second year, after a person correctly plants the stalk and fertilizes the soil. Tree care includes many activities that take place throughout the year, and sorting out all the diseases of a lemon or the causes of wilting is difficult. What to do if the first inflorescences did not appear on the green branches?

It is necessary to find out the cause of the disease and eliminate it. The problem of a fruitful tree can arise at any time of the year with a young plant, and with an old tree that has always been fruitful. The reasons that affect the proper growth of a lemon are either temporary or permanent. Changes in care or fertilizer often lead to a sharp deterioration in the condition of the tree. Withering leaves, the absence of inflorescences, or the appearance of small bitter fruits are alarming signals for the grower about the appearance of serious problems.

A sick lemon gives small and bitter fruits.

Wrong care

Flower growers proudly plant a lemon tree. Such a plant requires a lot of care and grows for more than one year before it begins to bear the first fruits. Improper conditions or pests prevent the tree from growing and bearing fruit. Why doesn't a lemon bear fruit? If the lemon has not bloomed, several possible reasons for this negative phenomenon should be considered:

• poor watering;
• insufficient amount of sunlight;
• lack of vitamins or mineral fertilizers;
• improper plant transplant.

Before you start a fruitful tree that can be put on the windowsill, it is worth studying the conditions for keeping citrus for its rapid and proper growth.

The lemon tree does not need daily care. Lemon loves sun and moisture, but only in limited quantities.

Wrong watering

The lemon will not bloom or will abruptly drop the color that has already appeared if the person has incorrectly organized the watering of the plant. Excessive watering harms the root system, and due to hot weather, green leaves quickly wither. But a dry earthen ball is the worst thing that can happen to the soil in which the rhizome of a lemon grows. A moisture-loving plant needs constant moistening not only of the soil, but also of the green part of the tree. Experienced flower growers irrigate the leaves with a spray bottle at least once a week.

Regular watering will prevent dropping flowers

A tree that doesn't get enough moisture sheds its buds so they don't take the last moisture from the stems. After the buds, the foliage immediately falls. According to such characteristic "symptoms", it is easy to understand what is the reason for the fallen inflorescences. The reverse situation can also be observed in cases where a person literally fills a pot with a plant with a large amount of water. Due to an excess of moisture, the soil thickens, and the roots can no longer absorb water. Rotting roots and fallen flowers are difficult to salvage.

Unsuitable fertilizer

Problems with fruiting are often associated with the choice of fertilizer. Do-it-yourself feeding for the root system or buying ready-made fertilizers - the choice remains with the grower, but the quality of the selected substances depends on how the lemon will bear fruit.

Tree care without fail includes fertilizing the soil at any time of the year. Citrus plants need constant feeding, otherwise their root system weakens. A bad rhizome does not allow new inflorescences to be born, and a good tree does not produce any fruit. The best option is to feed the tree twice a month and constant watering several times a week. In winter, the amount of fertilizer is reduced, because the lemon slows down all processes.

To strengthen citrus, complex fertilizers are needed, which are easy to buy in specialized stores. A strong root system will allow the tree to bloom in due time, and soon a person will be able to harvest the first crop.

You can buy lemon fertilizer at the store or make your own.

Lack of sunlight

Violated lighting mode - common cause lack of flowers on lemon stems. Without good lighting inflorescences simply do not arise. It will be possible to correct the situation if you rearrange the tree to another window sill with the best natural light. In the cold season, special lamps are installed around the lemon. In summer, the pots are taken out into the street, but they are left where there are no drafts. Covered loggias or balconies are suitable for summer airing of the plant.

Problems of another kind, leading to the fact that inflorescences do not arise, relate to pests. Diseases that harm the lemon tree contribute not only to shedding of leaves or flowers, but also to the death of the entire plant. The absence of white flowers is a consequence of a fungal disease, and not the main problem.

Infections and fungi multiply rapidly against the background of frequent watering of the plant. A humid environment is the most favorable for the activity of dangerous microorganisms.

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3. Citrus fruits bloom, and then they set fruits at a temperature of 16-18 degrees. And ideally, he needs a cold winter. As soon as t at night does not fall below 10 degrees outside - at will.
4. To do this, your lemon must be grafted (grown from a cutting) - well, since it bloomed for you, then this item disappears. You also need to skillfully apply pruning and observe periods of rest.
   Lemon flowers are bisexual, arranged singly, in pairs or in small racemes, they are large (4-5 cm in diameter). The bud grows and develops for about five weeks, the flower blooms for at least 7-9 weeks. The period of growth and development of the fetus from setting (falling flower petals) to the start of maturation in room conditions during spring flowering of the plant can last up to 230 days. In summer (optimal temperature and better lighting), this period is reduced to 180-200 days. If in the first year a young, recently grafted tree gives flowers, they should be cut off (better when they are still in buds) so that the plant does not waste its strength and saves them for further normal development. With secondary flowering, the buds are no longer removed; most often, the tree itself decides how much fruit it can feed, and how many extra flowers it needs to drop. It is recommended to allow flowering and fruiting of a lemon if it has at least 20 full-fledged leaves.
   There is a close relationship between the number of fruits and the number of leaves on a tree. It has been established that for the normal growth and development of each lemon fruit in the crown of a tree there must be at least 9-10 mature (physiologically active) leaves.
   When growing lemons, care for the plant should be such that leaves do not fall off it. Most often this happens in the winter. The state of lemon trees can be judged by the degree of their foliage: the more healthy leaves on a tree, the better it grows and bears fruit. Without leaves, the plant will not be able to bear fruit: if, under adverse conditions, a lemon loses many leaves, then next year it will not form fruits. Therefore, the main task in winter is to preserve the leaf apparatus of the tree.
   Lemon trees bear fruit on branches of the 4th-5th order, going to the side. On three-year-old lemons, half of the buds are first removed, and then only 2-3 fruits are left from the remaining ovaries. On a 4-5-year-old plant, 6-7 fruits are left, on a 6-7-year-old plant - up to 10 fruits. With this formation of the crop, the proper development of the lemon tree is ensured.

   All indoor lemons are characterized by a noticeable periodicity in life cycles. Their vegetative growth occurs in waves, when new shoots are growing on all branches. During the year, flowering and fruit set can occur 2-3 times.

   The secret to speeding up flowering is in the pinching formula. Each time, only 3-5 leaves should be left on a young shoot, pinching or removing the top (growth point) with scissors. Lemon trees formed in this way look compact. The foliage is 1.5-2 times larger, and most importantly, 100% of the substances necessary for lush flowering and successful fruiting have been accumulated. Lemons formed in this way bloom already in the first year, practically do not get sick and do not shed foliage. It is noticed that the yield is directly related to the preservation of the leaf cover. A citrus leaf lives 2-3 years.
   The second secret of accelerating flowering is that a lemon tree grown from cuttings should not be transplanted, but should be transshipped up to 2 years of age. The lemon is transshipped in those cases when the root system occupied the entire volume of the container and began to emerge from the drainage holes into a volume 1.5-2 times larger than the original one.

The lemons came from South-East Asia. These are evergreen low growing trees with glossy leathery leaves. Lemon blossoms in their natural environment in the spring, and the crop can be harvested in the fall.

At home, for lemon flowering, a number of conditions must be observed:

• Provide a comfortable temperature - from 14 to 27 ° C.
• Do not move the plant from place to place.
• Place next to an east facing window. Lemons love the morning sun.
• Repot the tree in early spring.
• Do not place near heating appliances and constantly spray to ensure sufficient humidity (about 70%).
• If pests appear, immediately rid the plant of them.

With such care, the lemon will delight its owners with fragrant flowering and juicy fruits.

How is the process going?

Lemon flowers are medium-sized, 2-3 cm, painted in pastel shades: white, cream, pinkish or purple. A subtle delicate aroma spreads throughout the room where the tree is located.

Principle and process

A young lemon tree may flower in its first year, but such early flowering can kill the plant. Therefore, the flowers must be cut off.

When does a lemon bloom at home? Flowering begins, as a rule, in late April - early May. The flowering process of a lemon consists of several stages:

1. The plant throws out flower stalks.
2. Buds are formed.
3. The buds open after 2-3 days.
4. Flowering occurs within a week.
5. The petals fall and the ovary appears.

Artificial pollination and self-pollination

Lemon depending on variety can either self-pollinate or require artificial pollination. The owner of the plant can carry out the process of artificial pollination with a cotton swab or cotton swab. It is necessary to carefully transfer pollen from one flower to another. This method of pollination does not guarantee high-quality pollination, but it can help if there are no other options.

Number of flowers

Lemon trees produce the maximum number of flowers possible for themselves, but this is detrimental to the plant. When growing at home, the number of flowers should be regulated.

The optimal ratio is 1 flower for 6-7 green leaves, so that the ovaries that subsequently arise turn into fruits.

Why are there no buds?

Lemon trees do not always please the owners with flowering. There could be a number of reasons for this: from improper care to the presence of pests.

Pests

Most often, lemon trees are attacked by spider mites, scale insects, thrips and soil fleas.

spider mite

The spider mite is a small pest that is difficult to see with the naked eye. The size of the mite is 1-2 mm, it settles on the underside of the leaf plate, most often it affects leaves and unripened shoots.

Signs of a tick:

• Small bright dots on the leaves.
• Rolled leaves with cobwebs on the back.

There are several ways to get rid of a tick:

1. Spraying with sulfur.
2. Washing the leaves.
3. UV lamp.
4. Treatment of leaves with an alcohol solution.

Shchitovki

Scale insects are the most dangerous pests. When they appear on the tree, convex oval plates (about 4 mm) appear. There are several varieties of scale insects, but they are all equally dangerous for the plant. This pest is very difficult to get rid of because its shell is covered with a wax shield that protects against chemicals.

To destroy scale insects, use:

• Chemical preparations ("Aktara", "Aktellik", etc.).
• Soapy water.
• Infusion of tobacco.

thrips

To remove thrips, use the same means as for the destruction of spider mites.

Soil fleas (earthen fleas, podura)

Earth fleas can be seen when watering on the surface of the soil or on the pot tray. Pests can actively jump into different sides. Podura feed on rotten parts of the roots and undecayed plant debris., but easily switch to healthy roots, which can lead to the death of the plant.

• Contain flower pot clean.
• Avoid over watering.
• Provide good drainage so that excess water does not stagnate when watering.

If earthen fleas have already appeared, you should:

1. Reduce watering.
2. Replace the top layer of soil in the pot (2-3) cm with new soil.
3. Sprinkle the surface of the soil with dry sand.
4. Sprinkle the earth in a pot with tobacco dust.
5. Water the plant with any insecticide, and after 2-3 days, transplant the plant into new soil.

Diseases

Among the diseases that lemon is susceptible to, late blight and sooty fungus.

1. Late blight (phytophthora) is one of the most common diseases of citrus plants. It can move from one plant to another. The disease manifests itself as brown spots located along the central vein of the leaf. The spots may be covered with a coating similar to cobwebs.

   If the disease has just begun, removing the affected parts of the plant will help. For advanced cases, Albit, Profit or Ordan are used.

2. sooty fungus often occurs due to damage to the plant by a scab.

   Therefore, it is necessary to carefully inspect the plant for the presence of pests. If pests are found, immediate action must be taken.

The photo shows late blight:

The photo shows a soot fungus:

Containment Breach

Unsuitable conditions in which the lemon tree grows are often the reason for the lack of flowering. The main errors in the conditions of detention:

• Over / under watering. Maintain moderate soil moisture
• High/low soil pH. Lemons like a neutral pH.
• Fertilizer in winter. Feeding lemon is recommended only in summer.
• High temperature in the room. Lemon trees prefer medium temperatures but high humidity.
• Dry air is detrimental to lemon
• Insufficient lighting.

What to do and how to make the plant release buds?

If a lemon tree does not bloom for a long time, it can be provoked to bloom in proven ways:

• Creation of extreme conditions:
  1. In winter, the lemon can be taken out to the balcony to wake up the plant.
  2. The second way to change the conditions is to deliberately create a period of drought, which is replaced by abundant watering.
• Crown formation. Lemon trees begin to bloom and bear fruit on branches of 3-4 orders. Molding can push the plant to active branching and the appearance of the necessary branches. It is important to do the shaping correctly and not to cut short fruit twigs. In addition, pinching helps to form a beautiful tree crown.
• Pulling branches. Improvising with a rope and weights, you can give the branches a horizontal position. This leads to faster flowering and fruiting. Skeletal branches can be pulled with wire.
• Necessary care measures. The plant needs:
  1. Timely feed (only in the summer season).
  2. Water with settled water.
  3. Spray often to create a comfortable environment that allows the lemon tree to get stronger and gain strength for flowering.

We offer you to watch a video on how to help a lemon bloom:

What if they showed up?

Active flowering of a lemon does not guarantee that ovaries and then fruits are formed on the plant. Why do flowers fall? In the absence of proper care for a flowering lemon, flowers may fall off. This happens if:

• The air temperature is above 18°C.
• The soil in which the tree grows is dry.
• The air is not humidified enough.
• The plant is watered with water that contains chlorine.

Why are there flowers but no ovaries or fruits? Also, the presence of flowers does not always mean that a lemon will bear fruit. The main reasons for the lack of fruiting:

• Unpollinated flowers.
• Violation of plant conditions.
• Tree age. A young plant is not able to bear fruit.

When leaving, it is important to take into account factors such as temperature, air humidity and the age of the tree. If all conditions are met, the lemon will delight the owners with fruits all year round.

A photo

Application

The lemon tree is valued for more than just its fruits. Inflorescences of lemons are actively used in cooking and folk medicine. Lemon flowers in cooking are used not only as a decoration. In the East they are used in the preparation of desserts. In Europe, flower lemon water is popular. It is used as a base for various cocktails.

In folk medicine, lemon inflorescences are used:

1. For insomnia and menstrual pain.
2. With hypertension and emotional arousal.
3. With nausea and pain in the stomach.
4. When coughing.

Lemon flowers are brewed in the form of tea, insist on them mineral water combined with medicinal herbs.

Lemon trees are not only beautiful ornamental plants. At proper care from a lemon you can achieve regular flowering and fruiting. Flowering will provide a pleasant aroma in the room, inflorescences can be used in cooking or medicine, and ripe fruits can be eaten. The efforts made to grow a lemon are fully paid off by its beauty and fruits.

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