When plants need re-potting, shift to a container with a diameter 4 inches (10 cm) larger than the previous pot. NOTE: If you live in the Southern hemisphere, the sunlight from north- and south-facing windows will be opposite of what we receive in the Northern hemisphere.

From citrus leaf drop causes to how often you should water and feed your tree you’ll find everything in our orange tree care guide.There's no cure for citrus greening, but you can control psyllids with neem oil or other insecticidal soaps.

If you have very dry air in your home or run central heating in the winter, increase misting to every other day. There aren’t any rules on how big the new pot should be but it’s always best to choose a deep one with drainage holes that will allow to tree roots to grow for at least another 1-2 years. Feed your Calamondin orange tree once every two weeks during spring and summer with a fertilizer designed for citrus plants that includes micro-nutrients.Dig a hole of the needed size and fill it with water, keeping the water running until the soil all around the hole is saturated. For example, navel oranges are ready to pick between November to June, Valencia oranges are ready to pick from March through October. Keep older Calamondin orange trees compact by pruning back any long branches in the spring, before new growth begins. Our houseplant hub has all the expert tips and advice you need to be the coolest plant parent in town. You can use dwarf citrus to add a little height to a perennial background, or use it as a foundation planting close to the house.