When in flower, the plant needs specific care so that it grows healthy and strong.
The lemon tree produces very fragrant white flowers , which will then obviously give rise to its very popular fruits: the lemons, actually.
When it begins to flower, the plant is in a very delicate phase and for this reason it must be take care of so that flowering is prolonged and successful.
So let’s see what we can do at this particular time.
- Water: giving plants water, you know, is very important. However, when it comes to flowering lemons, you have to be careful with the doses: make sure that at least 4 cm of the surrounding soil is completely dry before giving water. If, on the other hand, the lemon is in pots, you can water it more frequently.
- Light: The lemon tree needs a lot of light to grow healthy and lush. For this reason, especially if it is in a pot, expose it to direct light from the beginning of spring.
- Fertilizer: To develop new flowers, the plant needs nutrients. These can be supplemented using natural fertilizers, especially if the plant is grown in pots.