Indoor orange-tree: recommendations on cultivation
All varieties of an orange tree cultivated in the world differ on color of fruit (yellow, red), and also on speed of fruit maturing (early, middle-early, late).
In comparison with other citrus plants, orange tree is more light-requiring, it should better to be located near southern window. This plant can winter in a room, but it is desirable to give it rest at temperature 6-8°С.
The orange-tree does not bear soil overwetting, but requires regular watering. In summer it needs plentiful watering, but without water stagnation; in winter watering should be limited, especially if the plant winters at the lowered temperature.
At a temperature about 0°С, when plants are in a dormant state, they without any damage tolerate almost full shading for 3-4 months. This significant shade tolerance of oranges during winter time promotes successful cultivation in room conditions.
Pests: aphid, coccids.