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Frost-tender citrus — grow in containers and bring indoors in winter in cool climates. Flowers year-round in warm conditions. Feed with specialist citrus fertiliser monthly.
A fellow Rutaceae — similar growing habits to Lemon
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps, Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, French MarigoldGreat and CosmosGood nearby.Lemon is usually grown from grafting rather than seed. A shoot of the desired plant is joined onto a compatible rootstock so the two grow together.
Water: Medium · Height: 400 cm · Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5) — use citrus compost in containers
These three thrive alongside Lemon — and alongside each other.
