Care schedule
- Watering
- Deeply when needed; moist, not soggy Source: University of Delaware Extension
- Feeding
- 2–3 times a year from spring Source: University of California Extension
- Light
- 8–12 hours direct sun Source: University of Maryland Extension
- Frost
- Sensitive — protect or bring inside below about 34°F · typical
Each line links to its published source. Your pot, light, season and climate matter more than the calendar.
Care tips
- Water when the top few inches are dry.
- Bring containers inside before frost.
- Use a citrus fertilizer during the growing season.
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From university extension guides
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Light
8–12 hours direct sun
Indoor Meyer lemon trees require at least 8 to 12 hours of direct sunlight daily to bloom and fruit effectively.
Source: University of Maryland ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Watering
Deeply when needed; moist, not soggy
Citrus trees prefer soil to be consistently moist but not soggy, and should be watered deeply until water runs out the drainage holes.
Source: University of Delaware ExtensionChecked Oct 2026
Feeding
2–3 times a year from spring
For best growth, fertilize container-grown Meyer lemons 2 to 3 times per year starting in the spring with slow-release material.
Source: University of California ExtensionChecked Oct 2026