Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Citrus in pots (Meyer lemon, kumquat, lime, mandarin)
Citrus × meyeri, Citrus (Fortunella) spp., Citrus × aurantiifolia ym., Citrus reticulata
Citrus grow well in pots: summer outdoors in a sunny spot, winter indoors somewhere bright and cool. Each type needs a different winter minimum.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | some lemons at least 5 °C, kumquats usually 7 °C or more, limes above 10 °C; no exact value in the sources for mandarins | [1] |
| Pot size | about 38 cm wide and deep for a young tree (15 in); later only slightly larger | [2][1] |
| Watering | in summer keep the compost just moist (check daily); in winter let the surface partly dry, water with tepid rainwater | [1] |
| Harvest | fruit ripen slowly, 9–12 months | [1] |
| pH | no exact value in the sources |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.