Roberta - Meyer Lemon Planting Instructions

Step 1
Be careful of the prickly areas near the leaf nodes. Unpack your plants immediately removing any packing material. Water thoroughly. Cut away any yellow or brown leaves or broken stems that may have occurred. This grooming is completely normal.
Step 2
Transplant into a larger 12 inch container with adequate drainage holes. Water again. Citrus need moist soil but not soggy soil. If you live where it stays above freezing they may be planted in the garden slightly above the soil line by 1-2 inches. Water in well.
Step 3
You should place plants outside as long as evening temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants prefer full sun though ½ day is sufficient.
Step 4
These plants respond to regular summer bi-monthly fertilizing with a balanced houseplant food that promotes growth and flowering.
Step 5
These are hardy down to about 40 degrees Fahrenheit in pots without damaging the plant.