Potted lemon trees prefer plenty of sunshine, so when they are maintained, they must be placed in sunny places such as courtyards or balconies. Without enough light, lemon trees will grow in vain. Only the long leaves do not bloom, which will seriously affect the yield of lemon. However, when the sun is strong in summer, proper shading treatment must be carried out to prevent the leaves from sunburn.
There are some thorns on the branches of the lemon tree, so the lemon tree must be kept in a safe place when it is maintained. If a child or pet touches it, it will be stabbed. Moreover, the juice in the leaves of the lemon tree is poisonous and can't be eaten casually. If children eat by mistake, poisoning may occur, which will seriously endanger their health.
Planting techniques of lemon tree
The suitable temperature for the growth of lemon trees is 15~25℃. Lemon trees are neither cold nor hot. So we must move indoors in winter, or wrap plants in plastic bags and quilts to keep warm, otherwise the lemon trees will be frozen. When the weather is hot in summer, be sure to put the lemon tree in a cool place. Otherwise, the lemon tree will be sunburned, and a certain amount of water can be sprayed on the leaves of the lemon tree or in the surrounding air to cool down.
Lemon trees have many branches, so they should be pruned in time, otherwise it will affect the illumination of other branches and make them better ventilated. You can also prune old branches and diseased branches, which can reduce the consumption of nutrients. Will affect the output of lemon, pruning is generally carried out in spring and autumn, it is best to prune after rain, so as to speed up the healing of wounds.