While we were in Oregon this year, I adopted one of the Meyer Lemon Trees that my mother in law started from seed. She’s always had more of a green thumb than me, especially with potted plants and house plants. I figured I should be able to grow this lemon tree successfully, especially since we were headed back to Arizona, you know, a citrus trees natural habitat!

About a month into caring for my little tree, the challenges began. I read some articles to try and understand a healthy amount of watering and fertilization. Of course being in a dry climate, my tree needs to be cared for slightly differently than what my mother in law is doing for her trees.

Once the bottom leaves started to turn a pale yellow, we came to a mutual agreement that it was time for a bigger pot for my Meyer Lemon Tree. And so transplanting day came! I used a Miracle Grow potting mix and watered it well. Now to see if the leaves will improve soon! I also moved the Meyer Lemon Tree to a spot with more shade and less direct sunlight. It will only see the morning sun now, up until about noon, but still has plenty of daylight.

It’s been inspected by Kitty Macchiato so I’m hoping for the best!