{"product_id":"lemon-10-pot","title":"Lemon - 10\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon (Citrus limon) is a compact, thorny evergreen citrus tree valued for its tangy, juicy fruit and intensely fragrant white blossoms. Ever-bearing in warm Indian conditions, it can flower and fruit through much of the year, supplying kitchen-fresh lemons for cooking, drinks and home remedies. Its neat size makes it ideal for pots, terraces and small gardens, while the glossy leaves and perfumed flowers add ornamental charm. Lemon is relatively easy to grow given sun, good drainage and regular feeding. Few plants offer such a steady, useful harvest from so little space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRutaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy aromatic leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite, fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple flushes year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, well-drained, slightly acidic loam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-35C; protect from hard frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrus feed or NPK with micronutrients monthly in season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune to shape, remove suckers and deadwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot every 2-3 years into a larger pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings, grafting or air-layering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCitrus leaf miner, aphids, scale; use neem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic to humans; mildly irritating to some pets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for tangy juice and zest used in cooking, drinks and cleaning; fragrant flowers scent the garden. A productive, ornamental choice for pots and small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India, lemon grows well in pots on sunny balconies; feed regularly with a micronutrient-rich citrus fertilizer to prevent leaf yellowing, ensure sharp drainage, and watch for citrus leaf miner on new flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a lemon plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, watering when the top inch dries, roughly twice a week and more in summer. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does lemon need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for healthy growth and steady fruiting; more sun gives more flowers and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs lemon safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon is non-toxic to humans, but citrus oils and fruit can mildly irritate cats and dogs, so discourage pets from chewing leaves or fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot a potted lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2-3 years into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-drained citrus mix, ideally before the spring growth flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon is propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings, air-layering or grafting; grafted plants fruit fastest and stay true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my lemon leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellowing usually signals overwatering or a micronutrient deficiency. Improve drainage and feed a citrus fertilizer with iron, zinc and magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does lemon flower and fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn warm Indian conditions lemon flowers in several flushes through the year, so you often have flowers and ripening fruit at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan lemon be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can survive in a very bright, sunny window, but lemon fruits best on an outdoor balcony or terrace with strong direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of lemon toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon is non-toxic to people; the fruit, juice and zest are all edible. Only the essential oils may mildly irritate sensitive pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer does lemon need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a citrus-specific fertilizer or NPK with micronutrients monthly during the growing season for lush leaves and abundant fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256187224310,"sku":"PLT-LEMON-P10-NA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/rLvwG7IsxnoMDFMxWpNzs5PorAH231wn62QNLJbB_4ca2171a-22ac-455a-bec3-98a2c7638dbd.png?v=1783922425","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/lemon-10-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}