Do you know how easy it is to grow your very own citrus fruit indoors? And now, indoor fruit trees have gone beyond lemons, limes, and oranges.
Let's take a look at three new varieties now available...
If you've never owned and indoor fruit tree, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy they are to care for.
Since they're container plants, their root structure isn't as far reaching as a normal tree you'd see outdoors.
Since they only require limited space, they tend to do quite well with only basic care.
You may be acquainted with traditional varieties of these trees, which usually grow to about three or four feet tall at full maturity.
There's the Meyer lemon, dwarf lime, and orange, all of which bring a fresh tropical fragrance to your home.
Recently, three new varieties have been introduced.
Because indoor citrus trees are generally hardy and fun to grow, their popularity is increasing.
Gardeners from beginners to experts are having great success growing citrus indoors.
Here's a peek at three new types of trees that may interest you or someone you know...
Citrus Three In One If you can't decide which fruit you like best, this tree is for you.
Topping off at four feet tall but yielding full size fruit, this unique variety gives you a crop of lemons, oranges, and tangerines from one tree! Like most indoor citrus trees, it is easy to care for.
The only basic requirements are several hours of direct sunlight per day and frequent watering.
We like to mist our indoor fruit trees as it increases the humidity level and they seem to respond well.
Plus, misting tends to ward off any pests like fruit flies that might be attracted to the plant.
Indoor Pineapple You'll love the pineapples this tree yields.
The fruit is sweet, soft, and fleshy, without the hard, woody center you get from pineapples from your grocer.
The tree tops out at four to five feet and you can expect fruit within a year.
This particular variety is more drought resistant than most, but we still recommend watering it twice a week and augmenting with misting.
Pomegranate With the overwhelming popularity of this healthy fruit, it was just a matter of time before an indoor container variety was developed.
This tree also tops out at four feet but tends to be wider than the others mentioned above.
The pomegranates are sweet and juicy, with a unique purple tinged color.
The tree itself is hardy and drought resistant.
One Key Care Tip All three of these trees will appreciate being outside during the warmer months.
A sunny patio or balcony is perfect.
Further, even though these trees are self pollinating, an outdoor visit from pollinating birds and insects will help in the long run.
Other than that, care is minimal.
Watering, misting, a sunny location and good soil are about the only requirements.
Summary In addition to normal varieties, indoor fruit trees are now available for pineapples, pomegranates, and a specialty three in one combination.
They make a fragrant, handsome addition to any living space in your home and are surprisingly affordable.
Most of these trees cost under $20.
They are easy to care for, and you will surely appreciate the pride of growing your very own fruit!