Our New Citrus Trees

[Pulsegleaner]

Hi All,

In an effort to brighten out house and cheer up my dad (our cat passed away a few weeks ago, and he is taking it hard) I have added two new miniature citrus trees to out houseplants

This one is probably a Kumquat, based on the fruit shape (though having tasted it it seems to lack the sweet peel a kumquat should have). It is also a VARIEGATED example both leaf and fruit.

This is clearly a Caldomin. Though even here it is an unusual one. The fruit on this one is TINY. I mean Caldomins are pretty small to begin with, but most have fruit at least DOUBLE the size of this one. Maybe its another type.

Plus some of the Yuzu seeds I planted have finally germinated.

 

[thistlebloom]

The images aren't showing up on my computer for some reason.

I love kumquats, wish they showed up at the grocery more often.
The fragrance of blooming citrus is a real nice thing to have indoors. If you get fruit too, that's a bonus.

 

[Nyboy]

Not seeing photos either Thistle hows your meyers Sorry about your cat

 

[Pulsegleaner]

https://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift...DopduRRy1dONKR6zg/AUS/27946820053070/SNAPFISH

 

[thistlebloom]

There they are Pulse! They look good!

@Nyboy , the Meyer is down to about 10 leaves , but still has 2 lemons holding on and growing. Don't know how that's possible, but I hope they can stay on until it's warm enough to put it outside again.
After reading on citrus forums I think I need to get a better soil mix, without any peat. It's getting a lot of light, I have it on my seed starting shelves.

 

[Nyboy]

If you can get them though winter rest is easy.

 

[ninnymary]

There they are Pulse! They look good!

@Nyboy , the Meyer is down to about 10 leaves , but still has 2 lemons holding on and growing. Don't know how that's possible, but I hope they can stay on until it's warm enough to put it outside again.
After reading on citrus forums I think I need to get a better soil mix, without any peat. It's getting a lot of light, I have it on my seed starting shelves.

February is first month to fertilize citrus. Try that.

Mary