If you ever thought about growing your own indoor produce, you may have completely forgotten about fruit trees.
When you think of trees, more broadly speaking, they tend to be quite big and can make one feel that they are impossible to grow indoors.
But, what if I told you that there are A LOT of varieties of fruit trees that are able to grow inside and supply you with a tremendous amount of delicious, nutritious fruit?
In This Blog: going to take you on a tour of just under a dozen types of fruit trees that can be a perfect fit for your home!me and provide an excellent way to add some unique flair to your surroundings.
1. Passion Fruit
Even though they may not be considered to a tree and actually be a vine-type plant, the effort needed to grow passion fruit indoors internally is going to be very similar to growing another type of fruit tree.
Passion fruit is also really fun to grow as it is a less commonly grown fruit, and having them frequently is always a bonus.
You are going to need to make sure that you have a trellis in your container to actually support the growth of the plant.
Having a trellis will ensure you can grow a healthy passion fruit that is easier to maintain and encourages the right amount of sunlight to grow healthy, in fact, 6 hours.
Even when your plant is not producing any fruit the flowers from the plant as well are beautiful and add to the aesthetic of the home.
2. Avocado Tree
The avocado is more popular than ever, is a great fruit to grow at home and can be used in so many great recipes, as I hope you are starting to realize.
These plants are also quite easy to get into the ground as you can even start with a pit from an avocado you just ate.
The downside is that it is notoriously tricky to have them fruit indoors, as they are particular about certain conditions.
Even without the fruit, these plants make a lovely decoration for your home and provide vibrancy!
3. Lime Trees
If you’re looking to grow something in summer, lime trees could be the best option – especially dwarf lime trees!
A full-sized lime tree may be slightly overwhelming for the average home grower, however the size of a dwarf lime tree makes it ideal for growing as an indoor plant.
A great option for growing indoors would be key lime trees.
Key limes are quite small in size but are great for countless recipes and uses.
Quick Tip – You will need to hand pollinate them, but that is simple enough to do by taking a small brush and gently brushing the middle of the flowers to get pollen onto the brush and then simply brush another flower with it.
4. Olive Trees
One of the most easy-care fruit trees that one could bring indoors would be the olive tree.
Olives are not your typical fruit, nor are they sweet, but in many countries people eat them regularly.
An olive tree can yield 20lbs of fruit of a season, and if you provide these trees with plenty of sunlight (in our case at least 8 hours), and use good, well-draining soil, one will find they don’t even need watering very frequently.
Most olive trees will not produce fruit and exist purely as an ornamental, however, if you give them a nasty “cold” (so to speak), for a couple of months (away from sunlight), it will initiate the process.
5. Apricot Trees
An extremely diverse fruit, the apricot tree has the potential to bring a punch to your pantry through its fruit. The apricot tree takes a little work, but it makes for a good choice for growing inside.
If you keep the container small, prune often, and keep the soil moist you can have a delicious fruit from this tree.
Most times, it is best to get a dwarf apricot tree, like the Moorpark, which is usually around 6ft tall and a good height for keeping.
From Experience: If you need some jam, dried pieces of fruit, or tasty cobbler, this tree will be a good fit for you as a home grower.
6. Goji Berries Trees
If you are looking for a truly easy-to-grow tree that produces fruit that has health benefits, perhaps consider going with goji berries, right at home.
They are able to withstand any droughts, and you can keep the plants relatively dry. In fact, its better that they are dry as too much water will inhibit the plants growth.
So make sure you let the soil dry out before you water.
You will get to the point of harvesting the berries that simply means shake the tree and once they are ready, they will simply fall off.
7. Kumquat Trees
If you’re a citrus lover but looking for something a little different to try, then you’re going to want to look into growing some Kumquat.
This is a somewhat unique citrus fruit, as most people just eat it whole.
With a sweet yet sour flavor, this citrus fruit is one of the more interesting fruits to eat.
As long as you provide this plant with plenty of water and possible sunlight (around 8 hours if possible), then you’ll be able to get a nice tasty fruit.
8. Fig Trees
The fig tree is a lovely tree that is often used as an ornament, that also produces excellent fruit.
Usually grown in warmer climates, this tree can actually be easier to grow indoors than outdoors!
This is because you can control the growing conditions so much more easily.
This type of tree will require a lot of pruning and you will need nursery quality soil with lots of sunlight (as much as you can) and you will also want to mist the plant regularly to provide it with optimal growing conditions.
9. Meyer Lemon Tree
The Meyer lemon tree is one of the best-known indoor growth trees and is a great option for a first-time grower.
This tree produces beautiful lemons and a reasonable amount of work is required to maintain it.
As long as you are pruning the tree regularly to keep it the height you want, and watering regularly to keep it just moist enough, you should have no issues.
Even Better: Another great benefit is self-pollination, so this tree is perfect for growing indoors!
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, you can grow many varieties of fruit trees from the comfort of your own home.
Berries, citrus fruits, or perhaps, it is not so much about the fruit, but the lovely flowers are what you would prefer. There is a fruit tree that is suited for you.
If you have grown anything before or if this is your first time, you should find that the vast majority of indoor fruit trees can be grown without too much time or investment spent on them.
And some may perform better without much attention at all.
We hope this article has helped you in exploring some of the best fruit trees to try growing indoors and you may be a purveyor of your own micro-orchard soon.
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