Place this potted plant at home and enjoy the summer vibe all year round.

Bonsai plants are not only able to beautify spaces, but also have the power to uplift spirits. According to the lifestyle and home decor guide website Domino, there is a type of plant that can make you feel the essence of summer all year round in your home.

Domino mentions that this plant is the lemon tree. Citrus plants are commonly thought to only thrive outdoors, requiring ample sunlight and proper drainage systems. However, lemons can also happily grow indoors.

Lemons are widely known for their health benefits. Rich in vitamins and potassium, lemon juice is praised as a beauty elixir. Lemons also possess antibacterial properties, boost the immune system, and aid in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

In addition to providing you with the freshest lemons at your fingertips, a potted lemon tree with its golden fruits can evoke a summery vibe throughout all four seasons.

So, how can you ensure that your indoor lemon tree flourishes and what type of container is best for planting? Let’s delve into the insights shared by experts interviewed by Domino.

Christopher Satch, the Plant Education Director at the online plant retailer “The Sill,” emphasizes that beautiful potted lemon trees have specific requirements. Failing to meet these requirements makes it challenging to maintain their well-being. However, once you grasp some cultivation techniques, lemon trees can become one of the easiest and most productive plants to have.

According to Satch, the key to the success of potted lemon trees lies in providing them with sufficient sunlight. “Adequate direct sunlight indoors can solve all their problems,” he says.

He also adds that lemon trees thrive in well-draining soil. Regular watering and ample sunlight are essential, and using a standard potting mix is sufficient, although adding sand to the mix can aid in drainage. Citrus trees, including lemons, do not appreciate being waterlogged or having stagnant or residual water.

Terracotta pots are an ideal choice for planting lemons as their porous nature enhances soil aeration.

Jennifer Wallace, the store manager at Little Leaf specializing in plant care, mentions that common varieties of indoor lemon trees include Meyer Lemon and Eureka Lemon.

If your lemon tree grows too large, you can trim it. Do not fret about making incorrect cuts, as lemon trees can be pruned anywhere and will regrow quickly if given adequate sunlight. Wallace highlights that, with ample light and care, indoor lemon trees can reach a height of 12 feet!

Lemon trees also thrive in well-ventilated environments, so opening windows during warm weather makes them happy.

Mollie Lee, another manager at Little Leaf, suggests keeping the soil of potted lemon trees uniformly moist but not overly wet.

Satch notes that a benefit of lemons and citrus plants is that they slightly wilt when they need water. While some people enjoy misting the leaves of lemon trees, Satch recommends against it as the leaves prefer to remain dry to avoid leaf surface infections.

To maximize sun exposure for lemon trees, Satch emphasizes that direct sunlight is crucial for their performance. The more direct sunlight they receive, the fuller and more abundant their flowers will be. These fragrant flowers will fill your home with the sweet scent of lemonade – truly worth it.

Lee mentions that lemon trees enjoy “sunbathing,” ideally receiving 8 to 12 hours of sunlight per day. Placing them in front of south-facing windows is optimal. Furthermore, lemon trees should be fertilized from April to September, with balanced fertilizer applied every two weeks.

Satch recommends fertilizing monthly with general-purpose fertilizer. If the lemon tree is flowering or fruiting, fertilizer can be applied every two weeks.