Care Tips:

Light: Citrus trees need lots of sunlight to thrive. During the summer months place outside in a warm, sunny spot. Make sure to bring them inside in the fall to protect them from the cold. Place them in a room where they will get as much sunlight as possible. 

Water: Allow the soil to mostly dry out between waterings, but never to the point of being completely bone dry or causing the plant to wilt. This can cause stress on the plant and overly dry out the roots. Let the top few inches of soil dry out before watering again. If the top inch of soil still feels slightly moist, wait a few more days and check again. When it is time to water, do so thoroughly, allowing the water to run through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Avoid leaving your citrus sitting in water, as this can lead to overwatering issues.

Soil & Fertilizer: Use well-draining, chunky soil for your citrus plants and fertilize them regularly during their growing season. Apply fertilizer every 4-6 weeks from early spring through the fall. during the winter months, you can likely pause fertilizing altogether. If your plant is still actively growing, every 6-8 weeks should suffice. Watering may also need to be slightly reduces during this time – just be sure to check the soil occasionally to ensure the plants needs are being met. 

Temperature: Citrus trees thrive in warm, humid environments and are highly sensitive to cold. If exposed to low temperatures, they may start dropping their leaves. Avoid placing the tree near cold, drafty areas like windows and doors, or close to sources of heat such as woodstoves, furnaces, or heat pumps, as these can shock the plant and cause leaves to yellow or drop. If your citrus tree spends the summer outdoors, bring it back inside when nighttime temperatures begin to fall below 50 degrees. Citrus plants are extremely sensitive to cold and cannot survive a frost.