I live in NY and just want a lemon tree so bad! I know I can't put this in the ground here...but can I have this a planter ?
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Yes! I am in upstate NY and have the lemon tree in a big floor pot with some good citrus soil you can find at Walmart or any home or garden store and mine is doing so well. I didn't get flowers this winter, probably because it wasn't humid enough around the plant. Mine goes outside in the summer only. The lemons are delicious.
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Yes we have one in a planter in our house with a southern exposure window. We live in Wisconsin. We purchased it because we heard it would do well inside.
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Yes, we bought ours as a Christmas gift in December and still have it in the same pot. Its doing well, and we'll need to transplant it into a larger pot soon. Currently we have 3 lemons growing on the tree. It's very happy being outside now that the temp is warmer.
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Yes you can,it should come with planting instructions.If not start with a small pot(1 gallon) and light soil,move it to the next size up when you see roots coming to the top.Don't overwater.Have plenty of drainage and fertilize at least every 3 months.Mine came out of the box with lemons already on it!
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Hi Janet...I purchased a Meyers lemon tree last November and planted it in a good size planter (with drainage). My tree is bearing fruit and getting close to harvest. I did learn that the ripening process takes about 10 months on the tree so be patient. Good luck!
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So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's worth the try! So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's... » Read More So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's worth the try! « Show Less
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I love in Colorado and have the same situation. I put it in a pot in the house and moved it to the patio during the summer months as long it doesn't get below 40. It's finally starting to grow new leaves. It's nothing like the picture. 4 leaves on a stick.
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Janet: I purchased this tree earlier in the year and planted it in large pot in the yard. It's doing well but I know it will take a couple of years to bear fruit. You should feel confident in placing it in a pot. Laura
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Good Morning. I live in New York. I have been growing lemon, limes, figs, etc. for years. I keep them in a large pot. The pots are one foot by one foot. This helps control their size. I only leave them out doors when temperatures are above 55. You have to make sure they have really good drainage and lots of bright light. I also feed them a citrus food. When they are in the house I use grow lights. I have been fortunate with an abundance of fruit. Good luck!
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I'm not a plant expert. I live in Chicago and I am waiting till late April or early May to get a few. I did get some last year and they grew big. They need a lots of room for roots so you will need a really big pot of in the ground. I don't have a place to bring them in for the winter but if you read up on them it says they can endure winter if they are protected. Good luck.
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No just losen the soil so the roots can get it. Make sure the it is not packed tight.
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You could, although, I would probably hesitate to do so as they appeared to be shocked from the handling when shipped. It took a bit of time before I replanted into a different pot. Another thing, the picture in this caption shows a lush, more adult version of what I received, which appeared to be more a of "new" plant and more on the fragile side. I hope this helped in some way.
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I have only had the tree for two years and it has not produced any fruit yet. It depends on where you live if there is a chance of freezing I would not plant it in the ground.
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yes, the tree actually had a very small lemon on it when I received it, youll need to pollinate the tree yourself when the flowers bloom, just pick one of the flowers and pollinate the others, after doing that I had at least eight lemons, takes a long time for them to grow, but I love the tree. if you contact the company direct with any questions, they get back to you super quick. happy growing!
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Don't see why not. However, not sure because I just planted mine in North West Arkansas 4 weeks ago. Instructions mention that they come as late as June and you may not have any the first season. I don't have any yet. I would think June in Arkansas is April in Florida. Order now and plan on next April. We can always hope to be lucky this year.
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all i can say is this... you can slide the plant outside on the patio for the spring and summer and it will produce fruit that way. you can slide it back inside the house for the winter and it should go dormant until spring. i am not really an expert to answer this question. if you could keep it by a bright window receiving lots of light from the sun it might produce fruit. it would be a cheap and fun experiment to try out anyway. a plant light might help. it would be fun just to try and see if it works. thanks!!!
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Nope. But you can put in in the garage for the winter, or bring it inside. Also, I'd recommend buying from a plant store. You really want to see what you're getting!
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yes. you can put the plant and the soil directly into this pot. that is exactly what I did. this is actually a self-watering pot so in order to take advantage of this feature, you would need to plant directly into the pot.
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Probably not if you just plant and leave it. Beware, this is a coastal redwood and requires winter protection. If you want to try something to plant in the ground shoot for dawn redwood. This has a better chance.
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Oh sorry it didn't grow for me in New York. I am not sure if it will grow in Ireland you might want to ask the seller. Good Luck. Devika
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I have purchased this item and they doesn't grow :( It seems that it is my mistake with growing :( But.. for me this tree can be as usual tree's in middle growth like a lemon tree. They need just warm place and no sun.
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I live in NJ where it was cold as well. I kept the lemon tree (in it's original pot) in a sunny window and watered once a week - no fertilizer. Last month it started flowering - beautiful smelling. I tried to pollinate it using q-tips. Maybe I will get lemons :). It is growing taller too.
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I purchased it and thought I could grow it inside until I ws able to plant outside Unfortuneatly I tried but it did not take. I think it is a difficult tree to grow here in Northeast Ohio I am not sure about Texas I think I would try it I wish I could have it grow here I may try it again. See what it says online if you can by putting the tree name in. I wish I could be more help
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You can grow this tree outdoors if your temperatures do not go below freezing, but it will do best if your temperatures do not go below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Otherwise, you can grow it in a pot, bringing it inside during cold weather and taking it outside during warmer weather. I have several varieties of citrus fruit trees (lime, lemon, and orange) that I grow by taking them inside and back out. So far, all have thrived this way, not even dropping fruit during the transition from indoors to out, or vice-versa.
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The planter has a botton but it is open on the sides. You can place a pot in it. I am very pleased with this planter.