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Over-wintering citrus plants

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LesserKnownKardashian · 09/10/2022 14:48

I have 2 standard citrus plants in pots. They aren't frost tolerant. My choices for winter are:
1 - wrap them in fleece and leave them outside,
2 - put them in the shed where they'll get a little bit of light but not much, or,
3 - bring them into the house where they'll have to survive central heating.
I have no green house or conservatory. I'm in a fairly mild area, but it will get frosty soon I think.
What do you suggest?

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NotEnoughMud · 09/10/2022 17:55

Definitely not 3, they really hate extreme temperature changes. Can you push them up into a sheltered place next to your house or a wall and fleece the outside?

Cavagirl · 09/10/2022 17:57

That's interesting, I have a kaffir lime which does 3 every year and seems very happy!

GrumpyPanda · 09/10/2022 17:59

Shed or look into getting one of those mini-greenhouses.

NotEnoughMud · 09/10/2022 17:59

Never tried with a lime, but I did with some lemons one year. They freaked out and dropped all their leaves with shock!

Maybe mine are more temperamental....

TheOnlyBeeInYourBonnet · 09/10/2022 17:59

Yes one of the little zip up greenhouse covers.

shivbo2014 · 09/10/2022 18:05

I have a eureka lemon tree and I bought it in to sit by the bifold doors last winter, it was very happy and healthy. This year I think I'm leaving it in the porch where there isn't so much light or heat and I'm hoping it'll be alright.

User84 · 09/10/2022 19:09

Mine are indoors

LesserKnownKardashian · 17/10/2022 15:55

I've wrapped them in fleece and put them in a sheltered corner. 🤞

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