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small, but will quickly grow. The leaves can grow up to 2 - 3ft long while
the plant can grow as tall as 6ft. Dwarf banana trees take a range of light,
from medium intensity to full sun, but will grow best with more sun. When
the plant is small, one 40 watt Aspect over the plant is sufficient. Once the
plant grows larger, additional Aspects will be required to sufficiently cover
the entire plant. It is not required, but helpful to locate the plant near a
window for supplemental lighting. These plants consume a lot of water, so
check on your plant often during the growing season. Keep the soil evenly
moist in the spring and summer, slightly drier in winter. They like moderate
humidity, with a temperature of 65 - 75°F (18 - 24°C). Use any good potting
soil, and fertilize every 2 weeks.
Calamondin, or Dwarf Orange Tree, Citrus x citrofortunella mitis hybrid.
These are one of the best fruit trees you can grow indoors. You can expect
an abundance of flowers and fruits beginning in its second year. Fragrant
flowers will appear at the tips of branches during the summer cycle,
followed by long lasting fruits. The fruits change from deep green to bright
orange and do not need to be picked for months. You will usually see
flowers and fruits on the tree at the same time. When the plant is small, one
40 watt Aspect over the plant is sufficient. If the plant is left to grow larger,
additional Aspects may be required to sufficiently cover the entire plant. It
is not required, but helpful to locate the plant near a window. If you choose
to move the plant outside over the summer, place it under shade for the first
two weeks before moving it into a sunny area. Pollinate your plant using a
small paintbrush or cotton swab by transferring the pollen from flower to
flower. When the flower dies off, fruit will begin to form. Dwarf citrus trees
flower better when their roots are slightly constricted. Plants will not bloom
if they are in large pots, so keep them in small containers. Use a pot that is
about 6in in diameter until plants are 3 or 4 years old, then move up to an
8in container. Always use a pot with a drainage hole to prevent root rot. Use
any good potting soil. We highly recommend fruit tree fertilizer to promote
flowers and fruit.
Meyer Lemon Tree, or Dwarf Lemon Tree, Citrus limon 'Meyer'. These fruit
trees are great if you want an abundance of sweet lemons every year. The
fruit of this tree is a cross between a lemon and mandarin orange, providing
you with a sweeter and less acidic lemon. You can expect flowers to appear
in later winter and spring on mature 3 – 4 year old plants. When the plant is
small, one 40 watt Aspect over the plant is sufficient. As the tree grows,
additional Aspect units or supplemental lighting is required for indoor
growth. Pollinate your plant using a small paintbrush or cotton swab by
transferring the pollen from flower to flower. When the flower dies off, fruit
will begin to form. To maintain a smaller, more bushy size, prune your plant
back when new growth starts in spring. Pruning will encourage new
branches to emerge from just below the cut. Cut at an angle just above a leaf