Mini Lemon and Gin Gift Set
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- Fun gift for gin and cocktail drinkers
- Tracked delivery just £6
- Price includes a choice of trending and stylish pots
These Lyvia lemons are part of the Limequat family (Citrus x floridana 'Eustis')and are always popular for their tasty fruit and compact habit. A cross between a regular lemon and a kumquat the fruit are oval in shape, but turn yellow when ripe. Each fruit is about a quarter of the size of a normal lemon and taste delicious making them a perfect for drinks and cocktails!.
We've teamed our popular Lyvia (or Lara) tree with a tasty mini Brighton Gin bauble and a tonic as pictured for a fantastic and thoughtful gift. These cute citrus trees are a great size for a windowsill and produce juicy oval fruits the size of a kumquat and are delicious in a G&T.
The plants are looking fab again this week with at least 3 or 4 fruits that are turning yellow and will soon be ready to enjoy sliced into your G&T.
Good to know: We carefully wrap and pack all of our plants but sometimes the odd fruit can be dislodged in transit, especially when they are heavy and ripe like this. The good news is that they will taste delicious and can be enjoyed on arrival.
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Lovely lemon tree and exactly as described. My daughter in law was delighted with it. Great communication and speedy postage.
Beautiful tree with loads of fruit and the gin and tonic was wrapped really well. This was a lovely gift for my daughter.
I am told it was a sweet little tree continually bearing fruit.
I bought this for my daughter in law's birthday. The plant is lovely and she absolutely loved it!
Excellent quality and condition. Wrapped really well great presentation
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
Citrus trees need light and a south facing window or patio door is ideal, but chose the brightest spot you can find in your home. Do make sure it is well away from radiators, underfloor heating and draughts. In summer your tree will enjoy a sheltered patio but needs to come inside in the autumn when the temperatures start to drop.
Your little lemon tree will require watering once the top of the soil is dry, and the best way to check is by touch. Gently stick your finger 1cm into the soil and if it feels dry, the plant is ready for a drink. If still slightly damp check it again tomorrow.
When the soil is dry to the touch, remove the plant from its container, and place on a draining board. Water the soil heavily, using at least 1/2 L. It is important to allow all the excess water to drain away and so leave it for a good 30 minutes before placing it back in its normal bright position. The plant will gradually lose leaves if left to stand in water.
Citrus trees are very greedy and feeding them regularly with a specialist citrus feed will help your plant thrive and produce future flowers and fruit.
If you need to repot your plant, its best to do so in the spring in a free draining compost. As a rule, they flower in spring/ summer and fruits ripen in the winter. The fruits are ready to harvest when they turn yellow and are slightly sweeter than limes with an edible rind.
Leaf drop is the most common problem with citrus and is usually due to over or under watering. A return to a regular watering routine should help your plant recover, but in severe cases it may be necessary to cut off any dead growth and be patient while it recovers. You can find out more watering advice and useful top tips for year round care here - https://plants4presents.co.uk/citrus-tree-care.
