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How to maintain an orange tree
Once your seed has germinated and begins to sprout and generate more size, you should start taking care of your orange tree and for this we will tell you a few things about this great plant that will decorate your home, fill it with beauty and rich aroma.
light
The orange tree needs a good amount of light and if it is better direct. The most practical is to place it near a window or on a balcony, terrace or garden so that it is well lit. At the beginning, when your little orange tree is growing, you need to protect it from strong exposure, but later it will need it to have good growth.
temperature
The ideal temperature for an orange tree is 23 degrees to 32 degrees Celsius. It is a tree that appreciates warm and temperate climates but is very intolerant of low temperatures. For this reason, it is important to take care of it in case the temperature drops below these degrees and to make some type of protection with plastic.
Watering
So that the orange tree grows well hydrated and its roots are strong and large, it must be watered every 2 or 3 days, depending on the time of year and the temperatures. It is practical for your land to be kept hydrated but never flooded because excess water can be counterproductive.
substrate
The orange tree also needs a nutrient-rich substrate for its good growth. For this, you can get a substrate made from algae or bat guano, among others.
Pests
Orange trees are hardy trees but are susceptible to certain types of pests such as mealybugs, whiteflies and red spider mites . It is recommended to prevent this type of insect before having to treat it and for this you can make homemade and natural insecticides with garlic, water, cloves and cinnamon to spray its leaves and its branches and prevent them from approaching it.
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