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Care Difficulty Rating: 6/10 (Moderate) Potted citrus trees—like Meyer lemons, Key limes, and dwarf mandarins—are incredibly rewarding, but they can be a bit dramatic if their root systems are unhappy. The number one killer of indoor and container citrus is root suffocation. Standard potting soil holds onto too much water and packs down tightly, which quickly triggers root rot and causes the tree to abruptly drop its leaves, blossoms, and developing fruit. Care Instructions & Soil Setup Light: Provide maximum sunlight. Citrus trees crave full, direct sun for at least 6 to 8 hours daily. If growing indoors, place your container in your brightest south-facing window or supplement with a quality grow light. Water: Water deeply until it drains out the bottom, then allow the top two inches of soil to dry out completely before watering again. Never let the pot sit in a saucer full of stagnant water. Soil Strategy: Repot your trees into this 100% natural, chemical-free blend. Premium peat moss and organic worm castings retain the baseline hydration and essential nutrients required to grow juicy fruit, while a heavy dose of coarse sand and horticultural perlite guarantees rapid drainage. The precise addition of lime balances the soil pH and introduces vital calcium for structural strength. Yield: One 2-quart bag fills three 4-inch pots or two 6-inch pots. Packaging: Resealable bag.