Citron

Citron Care

Citrus Medica

What is the plant

Citron is a straggly, evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 4 metres tall. It is considered to be a delicate plant and the most tender of the cultivated Citrus species.The plant yields an edible fruit, though it is very acidic and is more commonly used as a flavouring. It also plays a role in the Jewish Feast of the Tabernacles. The plant is occasionally cultivated in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. In the tropics, where a few fruits ripen throughout the year, the crop is more suited to home gardens than production in orchards

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 28°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Do not water the citron tree until the soil is dry to about an inch below the surface. Water it thoroughly and dump out any liquid that remains in the pot's saucer afterward.
Fertilizer
Choose a fertilizer made specifically for acid-loving plants. Mix it at half the recommended strength and only fertilize when the citron plant is growing, usually April through September
Sunlight
Place the tree in a sunny window

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Soil
Prefers a deep, well-drained but moisture-retentive loamy soil in full sun
Temperature
the temperature doesn't fall below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Move it outdoors after the weather warms in the spring and back indoors in the autumn.
Container
Make sure to grow your indoor citron in a clay pot that is appropriate for the size of the tree you have purchased or started.