The orange tree, or, as it is called in another way, the Chinese apple, first appeared in China more than two decades ago. It was brought to Europe by the Portuguese, and today this popular citrus fruit can be found on the streets of many seaside cities with subtropical climatic conditions, both on our continent and on the American, Australian, etc.
Today it is fashionable to grow various exotic plants in the house, including the orange tree, which will not only perfectly decorate any interior, but will also be fragrant, conveying its tart and pleasant smell.
And how nice it is to watch how it will grow, bloom and bear fruit! Just a little patience, a little effort - and the orange tree will more than thank the owner with lush color and delicious orange "balls".
The method of growing such a non-standard plant in the house, although not quite simple, is possible. You just need to eat a delicious fruit, take away the seeds from it, and then plant them in a small pot, which you need to immediately put in a warm, sunny place.
Once a day you need to water the futurean orange tree that requires daily watering for rapid seed germination.
Approximately fifteen days later, the first sprouts appear, on which, as a rule, there are one or two leaves.
When a tree about fifteen centimeters high is already growing in a pot, you need to think about transplanting it. To improve subsequent growth, experts advise transplanting the sprout into a deeper container.
It is very useful to periodically fertilize the soil, you can sometimes water the orange tree at home with ordinary tea leaves left over from tea.
Gradually, the exotic guest begins to gain height, and when she reaches half a meter in height, you can tie her to some peg stuck in a pot.
After waiting for the orange tree to finally get stronger, you can begin the grafting process, which is necessary for the plant to develop normally and bear fruit at home.
You need to remember that the grafting must be done from another tree that has repeatedly borne fruit. In order for the plant to develop normally and begin to delight with its orange fruits, it is necessary to organize artificial irrigation, as well as periodically feed it with special fertilizers, which are now widely sold in specialized stores. Moreover, such top dressing, according to experts, greatly improves the taste of fruits, which are somewhat bitter under indoor cultivation conditions.
However, home plant lovers needknow that an orange tree is a rather whimsical plant that requires very careful care. And it is not a fact that it will please its owner with fruits earlier than in ten years, and sometimes a tree may not bear fruit at all.
But do not despair, especially since watching a tree planted with your own hands grow green and grow is a huge and incomparable satisfaction.
