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Meyer Lemon Tree

4.6 out of 5 (37 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

About Meyer Lemon Tree

The Meyer lemon is a delightful variety of lemon, created from a hybrid of the citron, pomelo, and mandarin 🍋. They are rounder and have a thinner peel than lomons you find at the grocery store and their taste is slightly more floral. They need enormous amounts of sunlight to produce fruit indoors so if you're looking to harvest, planting them outdoors may get you fruit sooner! Before fruiting, they produce white flowers with a sweet aroma.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Citrus x limon 'Meyer'

Genus

Citrus

Family

Rutaceae

Order

Sapindales

Also known as

Citrus limon x 'Meyeri' and Citrus meyeri

How to care for Meyer Lemon Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Meyer Lemon Tree

Meyer Lemon Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Meyer Lemon Tree in your home

Meyer Lemon Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Meyer Lemon Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Meyer Lemon Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Meyer Lemon Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Meyer Lemon Tree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Meyer Lemon Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Meyer Lemon Tree can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

How to Grow Meyer Lemon Tree →

Benefits of Growing Meyer Lemon Tree →

Common Meyer Lemon Tree Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Meyer Lemon Tree →

Outdoor Care Guide for Meyer Lemon Tree →

💦 Water Needs

Meyer Lemon Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Meyer Lemon Tree Water Frequency →

Meyer Lemon Tree Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Meyer Lemon Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Meyer Lemon Tree Light Requirements →

Meyer Lemon Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Meyer Lemon Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Meyer Lemon Tree doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Meyer Lemon Tree Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Meyer Lemon Tree does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Meyer Lemon Tree →

Best Pots for Meyer Lemon Tree →

When and How to Successfully Repot Meyer Lemon Tree →

What Are Healthy Meyer Lemon Tree Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Meyer Lemon Tree grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Meyer Lemon Tree →

🌎 Native Region

Meyer Lemon Tree is native to Southeast Asia and Australia.

🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Meyer Lemon Tree bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Meyer Lemon Tree Flowers →

Is Meyer Lemon Tree an Annual Plant? →

Is Meyer Lemon Tree a Perennial Plant? →

Meyer Lemon Tree Pollination Guide →

Common Meyer Lemon Tree Flower Problems →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Meyer Lemon Tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Meyer Lemon Tree Lifecycle →

Meyer Lemon Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Meyer Lemon Tree →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Meyer Lemon Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Meyer Lemon Tree Temperature Tolerance →

Meyer Lemon Tree Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Meyer Lemon Tree →

When to Plant Meyer Lemon Tree →

How to Plant Meyer Lemon Tree →

Where to Plant Meyer Lemon Tree →

Winter Care for Meyer Lemon Tree →

Best Companion Plants for Meyer Lemon Tree →

Is Meyer Lemon Tree a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Meyer Lemon Tree can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Meyer Lemon Tree →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Meyer Lemon Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Common Bugs Affecting Meyer Lemon Tree →

What Eats Meyer Lemon Tree? →

Care Summary for Meyer Lemon Tree

Meyer Lemon Tree

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 17

Survivor 17

Large, lush leaves 9

Blooms easily 7

Easy to propagate 7

Browns easily 4

@@JohnnyRedBird

3 Plants

408 XP

03/08/2022

Had success with her last year. Growing up slowly but curious how many years before seeing any citrus 🍋 ?

Survivor

Easy to propagate

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @JohnnyRedBird named Lemon Meyer on Greg, the plant care app.

@Mimi

42 Plants

3,555 XP

Smyrna, GA

02/25/2022

I started my Meyer Lemon tree from a seed. It’s five or six years old. We recently moved and it seems to enjoy our new home as it has started growing now. I just put it in a bigger pot today.

Survivor

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by Mimi named Lemon on Greg, the plant care app.

@Tara

2 Plants

102 XP

Ohoka, Canterbury

11/24/2021

Once established it can reside outdoors in NZ and provides delicious fruit.

Large, lush leaves

Blooms easily

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by Tara named Lola on Greg, the plant care app.

@@WiscoMountaineer

7 Plants

629 XP

Madison, WI

11/15/2021

Best grower of our three citrus trees. Last to be added.

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @WiscoMountaineer named Stuffy on Greg, the plant care app.

@Alycia

5 Plants

144 XP

Vancouver, British Columbia

11/14/2021

A challenging plant

Blooms easily

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by Alycia named Lemon on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Debra

4 Plants

421 XP

Tanglin, Singapore

11/13/2021

Lemons taste great! Slightly sweet

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @Debra named Meyer Choo on Greg, the plant care app.

@@DivineTreasures

8 Plants

1,895 XP

Lebanon, TN

09/18/2021

My kids love lemons and i wanted to grow some instead of buying them at the store.

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @DivineTreasures named Edward on Greg, the plant care app.

@@PlantsofECU

5 Plants

103 XP

Greenville, NC

08/29/2021

I absolutely love my Meyer lemon tree, Meyers. He’s completely changed the atmosphere in my dorm for the better and I couldn’t be happier.

Survivor

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @PlantsofECU named Meyers on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Sicky_viki111

1 Plants

55 XP

Great Yarmouth, England

08/21/2021

Lenny is the cutest damn lemon tree ever. No regrets

Survivor

Easy to propagate

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @Sicky_viki111 named Lenny on Greg, the plant care app.

@@miaaa

54 Plants

3,713 XP

08/08/2021

Can be very moody especially during the winter when it goes through a lot of leaf loss. Thankfully, it's been doing much better during the warmer months. It's only put out a few fruits this year, but the leaves smell great!

Browns easily

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @miaaa named Cocky on Greg, the plant care app.

@Celeste

15 Plants

179 XP

Silver Spring, MD

08/05/2021

I love my little lemon tree

Fast grower

Survivor

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by Celeste named Lemon in Lemon pot on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Shelbymad101

1 Plants

71 XP

Westlock, Alberta

08/01/2021

Also get a big enough pot. I’ve had my lemon for over a year and he’s only grows as big as his pot. Super easy to take care of and smells great! Perfect for those with low motivation.

Large, lush leaves

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @Shelbymad101 named Lemón on Greg, the plant care app.

@@TATMOM69

30 Plants

859 XP

New York

06/17/2021

My plant is adapting to its new home. Gonna give it some time.

Meyer Lemon Tree plant photo by @TATMOM69 named Lemmy on Greg, the plant care app.

@Debbie

13 Plants

752 XP

05/13/2021

It was delivered in the middle of a NY snowstorm, and the shock from the cold made it drop all of its leaves. Started to recover a bit and had a few tiny leaves and buds but they keep dying and falling off, I really think my lack of direct sun is the problem... seems too finicky to be grown in the house. Hope it survives until it’s warm enough to move it outdoors for the summer.

Browns easily