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CITRUS
All citrus varieties make excellent pot plants for the patio or conservatory but require special care. See website for care instructions.
Genus of 20-25 species of evergreen, often spiny, trees and shrubs from open forest, thickets and scrub in southeastern Asia and the larger islands in the eastern Pacific.
There are many complex hybrids.
Though not originating in the Mediterranean the soil and climate here provides for better growing conditions and superior fruit.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - trees and shrubs
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Fruit - Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - under glass - red spider mite, scale, whiteflies, mealybug. -
Place of origin - southeastern Asia, South Pacific. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter - loam based potting compost, full light, shade from hot sun.
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Patio / pot plants
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil - to slightly acid.
Citrus Trees - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of CITRUS
CITRUS Lemon >
Commonly known as: 'Meyer's lemon'.
Hardy lemon which will grow outdoors in the mildest climates
CITRUS Limequat >
(C. japonica x C. aurantifolia) yellow edible fruit with sweet skin and acidic flesh.
CITRUS 'Mitis' >
Commonly known as: Calamondin, Panama orange.
The hardiest orange for outdoor or patio growing
CITRUS trifoliata >
Commonly known as: Japanese bitter orange.
(formerly Ponicirus trifolata) - green stems armed with stout spines. Trifoliate leaves and white strongly scented flowers like Orange blossom
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Chempak
Citrus Feed
A high nitrogen formula to boost growth in both summer and winter.
Considerably cheaper than on Amazon!
2 options from £5.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Paper
Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
Only £2.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Window Stickers
Perfect and attractive way to catch flies.
Sunflower design. 4 stickers in each pack.
Only £4.80
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
