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What Kind Of Fruit Can I Grow Indoors?
If you're an experienced gardener, chances are you've heard of specialty trees designed to thrive just as well indoors as outdoors. In the past few years, indoor fruit trees have come into prominence, as people discover the fun and sense of accomplishment when their indoor tree yields a bountiful crop of fruit.
If you’re an experienced gardener, chances are you’ve heard of specialty trees designed to thrive just as well indoors as outdoors. In the past few years, indoor fruit trees have come into prominence, as people discover the fun and sense of accomplishment when their indoor tree yields a bountiful crop of fruit.
If you know about or perhaps own an indoor fruit tree, you’re very likely aware of the Meyer lemon tree. This prolific dwarf citrus is a favorite of indoor gardeners for its hearty nature and sweet, delicious fruit. And yet, the Meyer lemon is far from the only fruit tree you can grow indoors. There are literally dozens of varieties. Let’s take a closer look at five types generally available via online sources.
Key Lime - Sometimes called the bartenders lime, key limes are suited quite well for container growing. A key lime is just a bit sweeter than the average lime you’ll find at your grocery store, and smaller. These trees are just as easy to grow indoors as the Meyer lemon.
Ponderosa Lemon - Maybe they called this variety the Ponderosa because everything is big on a ponderosa. And that’s the case with these lemons. They’re positively huge, weighing in at as much as two pounds each. Let them grow and ripen on the tree and don’t be tempted to pick them too soon. Don’t worry, the branches will hold the fruit!
Washington Navel Orange - If you didn’t think oranges could be grown indoors, guess again. This unique dwarf citrus produces fruit in the winter. The fruit itself is extremely enjoyable ... seedless and sweet!
Calamondin Tree - Just what is a calamondin? Well, it’s very common in southeast Asia, and claimed as part of both the orange and lime family. This tree grows beautifully in a container and yields a fruit that tastes like a cross between an orange and a lime.
Fingered Citron - Probably the most unique variety of indoor fruit tree we’ve seen, the fingered citron produces pods of fruit that look like a person’s hand. We were struck by the delightful fragrance of this tree, and also by its prolific nature. The citron is similar to lemon, but just a bit milder.
Indoor citrus trees are available in these and many more varieties. They’re perfect for any level of gardener, but particularly appropriate for beginners. These trees are a great way to instill confidence within the beginner, especially when they begin to yield fruit. Compact and affordable, indoor citrus trees can be shipped at any time of year to even the coldest climates.