How to prune lemon trees to make them bloom?

The lemon tree , with its versatility and decorative nature of its fruit, has become a favorite of many gardening enthusiasts. It not only brings fresh homemade drinks to the family, but also beautifies the home environment with its golden fruits and green leaves. So how do you prune lemon trees to make them bloom?

1. Choose the right flower pot

Lemon trees usually produce fruit after 1 to 2 years of growth. To ensure healthy growth of the plant, it needs a fertile soil environment with ample space. For 1 to 2 year old seedlings, it is recommended to use flower pots with a diameter of 15 to 20 cm, avoid using flower pots that are too small, to ensure that the roots have sufficient growth space, and use loose, breathable and nutrient-rich soil.

2. Reasonable supply of fertilizer and water

Rapid growth and early flowering and fruiting require adequate supply of fertilizer and water. In addition to fertile potting soil, lemon trees also require regular application of fertilizer . For young seedlings, use a balanced fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and avoid applying only one type of fertilizer. For plants that have already flowered and produced fruit, in addition to conventional full-element fertilizers, the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be increased in autumn to promote flower bud differentiation and fruit growth. In the first half of the growing season, apply a dilute full-element nutrient solution 2 to 3 times a month, and in the second half of the year, apply a nutrient solution mainly composed of phosphorus and potassium twice a month.

3. Ensure adequate lighting

Lemon trees love light and need plenty of sunlight to maintain healthy growth. Avoid excessive shading that will cause the plant to grow too tall and affect flower bud differentiation. Even in winter, keep your lemon tree in a sunny location.

4. Timely pinching and pruning

Proper pruning can help lemon trees bloom and bear fruit sooner. When the seedlings grow side branches, keep 3 to 5 main side branches, remove other weak side branches, and pinch or prune the main side branches to promote the growth of side branches. When the side branches grow to about 10 cm, pinch them off to promote the growth of more side branches and the differentiation of flower buds. Branches growing in the fall can be topped off, and branches that naturally cap should be retained as they may bloom in the spring.

5. Notes

Lemon trees have a high demand for water, but avoid waterlogging. The soil moisture should be maintained at 60% to 80%. Lemon trees are not cold-resistant, and the indoor wintering temperature in the north should be kept between 5 and 15 degrees to avoid high temperatures affecting flower bud differentiation. When planting on a large scale in the north, fertilization can be combined with poultry and livestock manure and compound fertilizer to promote rapid and healthy growth of the plants.

The above are the key points for lemon care. Only if each step is completed can the lemon bloom and bear fruit normally. If you have any other questions, you can also leave a message.