What to do when one is searching for an ideal indoor plant as a gift? While many species thrive equally well indoors, there are a few that stand out as being more beneficial to their recipients. Citrus plants are among these, defying the cold winter weather outside as well as the high prices at the grocer’s market in summer by fruiting year-round and emitting consistently pleasant fragrances. Some breeds were even cultivated specifically with indoor planting in mind, making them perfect gifts for those with scant space.

Before you purchase a citrus plant online from Serenata, there are a few things you should know about the family. Hundreds of citrus cultivars exist, and as time goes on these numbers will only increase. Citrus plants are easily cross-bred, leaving very little limitation to the types of new fruits professional planters come up with. Historically, growers in colder climates have brought their plants indoors during winters to maintain the tropical conditions they were used to, so growing your own inside is quite possible.

Indoor planting and citrus care is simple if you follow a few guidelines. Humidity ought to be kept high, between 50 to 60 percent. Daily misting and regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil usually work well. Maximising light is essential, and soil must be slightly acidic. Fertilising is OK, but only minimally, and pollinating flowers with a paintbrush or other soft implement is the only way to grow fruit. Saplings will not fruit until mature, so you may have to wait about five years before you’ll see any flowers.

Meyer lemons, sour oranges, grapefruit, kumquats, mandarins and other indoor-optimised varieties make great house warming gifts. Check out the wide variety of citrus plants in Serenata’s online catalogue and pick an ideal tree for delivery today.