Mandarin Orange Care

Indoor Tangerines need regular watering, but be careful not to overwater them. The soil should be moist but not soggy. Remember to adjust your watering schedule based on the environment you provide for your Tangerines.

Indoor Tangerines do not require extensive pruning, but you should remove any dead or diseased branches. You can also prune your Tangerine tree to shape or control its size.

It’s best to fertilize a Tangerine tree three times a year. Apply a citrus-specific fertilizer in February, then do it in April, and feed the plant once again in June.

A Mandarine tree feels best under direct sunlight. While it’s difficult to make the tree grown indoors produce crops, it still needs favorable conditions to maintain healthy growth. Place the plant near a south-facing window where it can receive at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Tangerines prefer well-draining soil. Like many citrus species, Tangerines prefer a slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH range between 6.0 and 7.0. You can use a potting mix combined for citrus plants or make your own one by mixing equal parts of peat moss (wood-based materials, compost, pine needles, and leaf mold are good alternatives), perlite, and vermiculite.

Tangerines are usually propagated by seeds or stem cuttings. Going with the first method, plant the seeds in a moist potting mix and put them in a warm place with indirect light. Keep the ground regularly hydrated to let the seeds germinate. Choosing the second method, take a healthy cutting from the current year’s growth and dip it into the rooting hormone powder. Keep the ground regularly moist to let the cutting enroot.

Trees of Tangerine need warm temperatures to thrive. The ideal temperature range for this plant is 60-80°F (15-27°C).

When growing Tangerines indoors, choose a pot at least 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter with drainage holes. Use a potting mix that is specifically designed for citrus plants.

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