Tuesday, December 20, 2011

An Early Christmas Present

Life isn't fair. I hate this saying, but had to use it when my kids whined and complained that I got to open one of my Christmas presents BEFORE Christmas. I HAD to, it was a living thing and could die or be seriously damaged if I didn't open it. It was no consolation to the kids, and I still haven't heard the end of it. But, it was worth it, I love my cute little citrus trees!


The climate here in Utah isn't optimal for citrus trees, so I chose to get dwarf trees that I will be able to plant in a large pot. In the spring I will harden them off and let them be outside, in the fall we will bring them back into the house.

10 comments:

  1. they're beautiful! where did you get them from?

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  2. They are from Larry's Orchids and Tropicals. I ordered them through amazon.com.

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  3. I was just going to ask the same thing! I've always wanted to get some. :)

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  4. I received a dwarf Meyer lemon for Valentine's Day last year, and it's just lovely! Good luck with your plants!

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  5. Please be careful if you decide to move/send them to another state. Citrus states like California have very strict rules of transport.

    I'll be interested to watch their progress. Enjoy!

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  6. I received a dwarf lime tree as a gift 2 years ago and move it inside during the winter and back out once night temps remain over 40 degrees Farenheit. I don't know about your trees, but mine got over 6 feet tall this summer! If yours grow similarly, may I recommend making or buying a tool like the Pot Lifter. It allows 2 people to carry a heavy plant from one place to another, without back strain. (You can also stay far away from the spines that grow on some citrus.) Good luck!

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  7. Oh how fun. My sister use to live in FL and she sent me a dwarf tangerine tree last year as a birthday present. It's grown quite a bit already. Currently it's in my basement near a large window.

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  8. Very very cool. I am hoping to get an Orange tree that small.

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