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<\/p>\n Indoor lemon trees can be both decorative and productive, but they need consistent care to stay healthy and produce fruit. Follow these simple tips to keep your plant thriving year-round:<\/p>\n Use a balanced citrus fertiliser or liquid tomato feed<\/strong> every 2\u20133 weeks from spring to early autumn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Reduce feeding<\/strong> to once a month in late autumn and winter when the plant’s growth slows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Always water before feeding<\/strong> to prevent root burn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Flush the pot with plain water<\/strong> every 2\u20133 months to clear any salt build-up from fertilisers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Ensure good drainage<\/strong> \u2014 never let the pot stand in water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use a saucer or tray only if it allows excess water to drain freely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Place in a bright spot<\/strong>, ideally near a south- or west-facing window.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Supplement with LED grow lights<\/strong> during the darker winter months if natural light is low.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maintain temperatures between 18\u201324\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong> during the day and protect the plant from cold draughts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Increase humidity<\/strong> by misting the foliage or standing the pot on a tray filled with water and pebbles (ensure the pot is above the water line).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rotate the plant weekly<\/strong> to encourage even growth on all sides.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Prune lightly after the main spring growth<\/strong> to keep a tidy shape and encourage the growth of fruiting wood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n With the right routine and conditions, your indoor lemon tree can produce fragrant blossoms and fresh lemons \u2014 even in the UK climate.<\/p>\n Indoor lemon trees can be both decorative and productive, but they need consistent care to stay healthy and produce fruit. Follow these simple tips to keep your plant thriving year-round:<\/p>\n For more detailed guidance and hands\u2011on tuition on lemon trees and other indoor plants, explore our GardenAdvice Gardening Courses<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/gardening-tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/gardening-course-2-3.jpg\")
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