An orange tree, or, as it is called in another way, a Chinese apple, first appeared in China more than two dozen centuries ago. It was brought to Europe by the Portuguese, and today this popular citrus fruit can be found on the streets of many coastal cities with subtropical climatic conditions both on our continent, and on American, Australian, etc.
Today it is fashionable to grow various exotic plants in the house, including an orange tree, which will not only perfectly decorate any interior, but will also smell fragrant, conveying its tart and pleasant smell.
And how pleasant it is to observe how it will grow, blossom and bear fruit! Just a little patience, a little effort - and the orange tree will more than thank the owner with a magnificent color and delicious orange "balls".
The method of growing such a non-standard plant in the house, although not entirely simple, is possible. You just need to eat a delicious fruit, take the seeds out of it, and then put them in a small pot, which you need to immediately put in a warm, sun-conceived place.
Once a day, you need to water the future orange tree, the care of which involves daily watering to quickly germinate the seeds.
About fifteen days later, the first sprouts appear, on which, as a rule, there are one or two leaves.
When a tree with a height of about fifteen centimeters will already grow in a pot, you need to think about transplanting it. To improve subsequent growth, experts advise replanting the sprout in a deeper container.
It is very useful to periodically fertilize the soil, sometimes you can water an orange tree at home with ordinary tea leaves left over from tea.
Gradually, an exotic guest begins to gain height, and when she has already reached half a meter of height, you can attach it to some peg stuck in a pot.
After waiting for the orange tree to finally get stronger, you can begin the process of vaccination, which is necessary for the plant to develop normally and bear fruit at home.
You need to remember that the vaccine must be done from another tree that has already bore 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 in conditions of indoor cultivation.
However, lovers of home plants need to know that an orange tree is a rather whimsical plant that requires very careful care. And it is not a fact that it will delight its master with fruits earlier than ten years later, and sometimes a tree may not bear fruit at all.
But one should not despair, especially since observing how a tree planted by one’s own hands grows green and rises is a huge and incomparable satisfaction.