Watering a lemon tree so that the plant gets exactly what it needs is not that easy. Lemons are quite demanding when it comes to watering: they don't like dryness, but they don't like too much moisture either. Therefore, it is important to find the right size.
How do I water my lemon tree correctly?
How should you water a lemon tree? Water your lemon tree every day in summer with lime-free water until it comes out of the planting hole. Good drainage in the pot prevents waterlogging. In winter, however, water sparingly. Severely dried out plants should be soaked in a water bath.
Water the lemon tree daily in summer
To avoid waterlogging, you should ensure proper drainage in the plant pot. This isn't actually that difficult, you just need to add some expanded clay to the lemon soil and put a layer of pebbles on the bottom of the pot. In addition, there should be no reservoir in the planter or on the plant base. Even if waterlogging is not ideal, you can water your lemon tree every day during the growing season until the water comes out of the bottom of the planting hole. On the other hand, heavily dried plants that have not been watered for several days should be removed from the plant pot and dipped with the entire root ball into a bucket filled with water. Little is watered in winter.
Tips & Tricks
Like almost all citrus trees, the lemon tree does not tolerate hard water. That's why you should always use lime-free water for watering, ideally rainwater. Tap water should be able to stand for at least a week.
