Miniature oranges, quite expectedly, grow on smaller-than-average orange tress. In fact, the tree that the miniature oranges grow on looks like a perfectly shrunken version of a regular-sized tree, down to the distinctive white flowers that smell heavenly and the dark green glossy leaves that grow in abundance.
These are marvelous trees to have in your home because miniature orange trees do rather well in an indoor environment and do even better when you move them outside in the summer to gather sun and blossom. Miniature orange trees blossom at any time of the year and throughout most of the year you can have a nice little harvest of delicate little miniature oranges.
When you are growing miniature orange trees, you need to be very mindful of what the temperature is around the tree. If it is inside during the winter near a draft or cold window, there is a very good chance your miniature orange will not make it. Miniature orange trees need a balanced and somewhat warm temperature to thrive. They require a great deal of sunlight as well, but it does not need to be direct sunlight. During the winter, place your miniature orange tree across the room from a bright window, but of course, not right next to it.
Having the correct amount of water is also vital for your miniature orange tree to flourish. These are not trees that require a great deal of water, which is surprising. Just make sure that the top layer of soil on your miniature orange tree is just moist and slightly spongy to the touch-not soaking wet. Like other plants, the miniature orange tree is prone to weakness and root rot as a result of too much water.
A miniature orange tree will respond well to fertilizer. Between these regular fertilizer treatments and good blend of water and light, you will be able to enjoy the great miniature oranges produced by this pretty plant.
