Blood Orange Patio Tree

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Mistythw, our Blood Orange Patio Tree is a dwarfing root stock, so it will only grow to a height of 8 to 12 feet. As the plant gets bigger, you could get a bigger pot to put it in, but size varies so there is no set size. Because there is limited soil in a container plant, vital nutrients are flushed from the soil with each watering and must be replenished. Citrus are heavy feeders in the summer months and should be fertilizer once a week, every 2 weeks in the spring and fall. Your local nursery should have an adequate liquid feed available. Iron, zinc and manganese are important so make sure the fertilizer includes them.

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Blood Orange trees typically have thorns, particularly when they are young. With respect to pruning, simply trim the tips of the brances as needed to maintain the size and shape of the tree that you want. Was one of the branches broken from your tree upon receipt? If so, please contact us at service@honeybell.com so that we may arrange a replacement.

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Thank you for your question! The HoneyBell Blood Orange Patio Tree should thrive as long as you keep it from cold extreme temperatures in a bright location through the winter. Depending on your local conditions, you could leave it outside in a frost free area or keep it in a bright, warm room if freezing temperatures occur. Heated rooms may need additional humidity to help the leaves stay lush.

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Those are wonderful questions! The lighting should be as bright as possible, while avoiding excess heat that might dry out the soil too quickly. Outdoors, a location that provides morning sun or filtered light throughout the day is ideal. Indoors, try to keep the tree at least 24" from any windows (they tend to magnify the light). The tree should continue to produce fruit for many years to come, if cared for properly.