How to plant lemon seeds? A guide to growing lemon seeds as a small potted plant

If you have ever seen a lemon tree in bloom, you are sure to love it. It grows lush and full, with oval dark green leaves that have a glossy sheen. The delicate white flowers carry the fragrance of lemon, wonderful beyond words, full of an alluring fresh scent. How could anyone not like it? Below, we share the specific method for growing lemons as a potted plant, so those who love life can give it a try too.

Method for growing lemon seeds as a small potted plant:

1. Rub off the thin membrane on the lemon seeds with your hands, being careful not to damage the sprouting point of the seed, which is the pointed part of the seed. You can also remove the outer shell of the seed, but this is usually unnecessary and not recommended, because removing the shell makes it easier to damage the sprouting point.

2. Soak the lemon seeds in clean water, then move them to a warm place away from light to sprout, soaking for about a week. During this time, be sure to change the water once a day. There is also a lazier method: skip the soaking and just plant the lemon seeds directly in a flower pot.

3. After soaking for a week, you can plant the lemon seeds in a flower pot, then just water a little each day to keep the soil moist. The seeds can be planted slightly more densely; the soil should be fertile, loose and breathable.

4. After about another week, you should be able to see the lemon seeds turn into seedlings pushing up out of the soil. After the seedlings have grown for a while, you can remove the weaker ones. If you like a denser look, keep more plants; if you do not like it too dense, keep fewer. If you hope to get fruit later, keep only one plant.

Additional information

The definition of a potted plant refers to the general term for living plants grown in pots; a potted plant must be a living plant, unlike a potted flower (which can be an artificial flower).

Small potted plant: a potted plant under 30 cm. It can be moved with one hand, is convenient to manage and view, and can be placed on a coffee table, desk or in a small room. It is the most suitable type of potted plant for enthusiasts living in cities without ample space.

As living spaces get smaller and smaller, small potted plants are gradually attracting attention both at home and abroad. Because they are easy to shape, they will follow medium-sized potted plants in becoming the mainstream of the future, especially miniature potted plants of 15 cm to 20 cm.