Just ordered a Meyer Lemon tree

11 years ago

Hello, I am here asking for advice. I just ordered a Meyer Lemon tree. It has not come yet but I would like to be prepare. I'd like tips on Potting it and what type of potting soil should I use? Should I add something to the soil or is potting mix such as Miracle-Gro Cactus, Palm & Citrus okay. I know that it needs a lot of sunlight so do you have any advice on transitioning it indoors though the winter and the same for putting it back outside for the summer? Also, what type of fertilizer is best and ways to keep moisture while inside for the winter?

Thanks!

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mksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma

11 years ago

ok. just for future reference there are many many other sites and nurseries that you can buy from and not pay what you did for a meyer. For example Harris Citrus sells meyers of that size or bigger for $20 plus a flat $13 for shipping.

anyways. when you get it go ahead and have your soil and new pot ready. pot it up water it very good and put somewhere sheltered from wind but in filtered sun if its warm enough. otherwise put by a bright window until your temps are in the 60's.

mike

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mksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma
11 years ago
Hello.

Mind if I ask where you purchased it from. do you know roughly what size it will be when you get it. Where are you roughly?

soil type is a not an exact but what is an exact is that it is free draining. Most of the bagged mixes like miracle grow(all of them) are too water retentive. Now you can make them better by adding more perlite if you are in a pinch. I make my own and most others here do too. read up in the container forum for some good recipes.

Fertilizer is another tough one because everyone loves their own. I personally use Foliage Pro and many others here do also.

the best way to move them is to do it slowly over about 2-3 weeks. from full sun to part sun, then mostly shade then inside. reverse in spring.

mike
ryan09redmon
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi Mike, I purchased my tree from Fast-Growing-Trees.com and the size is suppose to be 1-2 ft. and I am in Kansas. I think it is suppose to be here by Wednesday.
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ryan09redmon
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you mike. That is very good to know and I will. Thank you for your help. I hope everything goes well with it! :)
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
11 years ago
Home Depot is carrying them now in our region. Small and larger plants. From rooted cuttings.
ryan09redmon
Original Author
11 years ago
really? I should look there. I didn't see any in ours last time I went but I will check back there.
ryan09redmon
Original Author
11 years ago
does anyone have any tips on wind? I've looked all over for tips on that but could not find any. here in Kansas it can get windy just all of a sudden without warning. Also when bringing the plant in for the winter is it best to spray insecticide on it before just to prevent things such as spider mites, aphids etc.