Young Citrus Plant Rescue Box
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"Plants shouldn’t end up in the bin just because they no longer look ‘perfect’. They deserve our love and care, for without them none of us would exist. All too often houseplants are treated as disposable items, like a wilted bunch of flowers but they are alive and do so much for us, the least we can do is try our best to help them recover" Sarah @theplantrescuer
What's in the box?
- 1 young citrus tree between 30 and 50cm tall in 1L, 2L or 3L pots
- 1 pot of our winter citrus feed which is a good all rounder to help nourish and strengthen your plant
- Care instructions to help get you started. An A4 care guide all about looking after your new citrus tree and bring it back to full health.
The Citrus Plant Rescue Box contains a strong young citrus tree that has failed one of our stringent quality checks. At Plants4Presents we specialise in plants as gifts so our quality standards are really high. If a plant is a gift it needs to come out the box looking fantastic and sometimes we will have trees that just don't make that grade.
In some cases it can simply be that the plant doesn't have any visible flowers or fruits at the moment, sometimes it might be that they've had a pest attack and having been treated, are now in the process of recovering and building up their strength. Sometimes it will be that they've been in their current pot too long and simply need repotting and feeding up again.
Plants like this are typically thrown away but we want to change the industry and give them a second chance!
These plants have come from our plant 'hospital' area and have been treated regularly with organic treatments and a programme of natural predators. They will be carefully checked before despatch to ensure that although they may have had pest problems in the past they should not arrive with any live plant pests.My plant has an odd shape, mottled or yellow leaves, can I get a refund?
All the plants sold will be imperfect but with the right care will grow - so sorry, no refunds will be given. The price reflects the condition of the plants.Who should buy this box?
Citrus plants do need a bit of attention and this rescue box is aimed at people who already have some plant care experience. You will also need somewhere nice and bright to keep your new friend as citrus trees love a bright spot. A frost free patio, greenhouse or large south facing windowsil are all good spots but citrus won't thrive in a dark room. Because these plants are 'seconds' our main range of citrus trees are normally more suitable if it's a gift.Need more advice check out Sarah's Instagram feed for tonnes of tips and advice on how to rescue plants or check our her new book here
SHIPPING INFORMATION
All our plants are sent on tracked overnight services and are carefully wrapped and boxed in kraft paper and recycled card by our team of plant lovers to make sure they reach you safely. You can choose your preferred delivery date on the order form and leave instructions about where to leave your plant if you'll be out.Following the popularity of our larger Citrus Plant Rescue and Houseplant Rescue boxes this rescue box includes a young citrus tree about 2 to 3 years' old in need of some tlc to return them back to full health. These trees have struggled a bit recently for one reason or another, and some may not have a full head of foliage. However, they are all strong trees with a good root system and with a bit of care we expect them to recover well.
The photos give you an idea of what the plants are like, and we currently have a few different varieties to choose from including 2 to 3 year old calamondins, young Makrut, kumquat, lemon4seasons and lemon Meyers.
You can leave it to us to select the healthiest and best plant for you or you're welcome to use the box below to let us know your preference from one of these varieties. Some can sell out quickly and so it is worth giving us a couple of options to avoid disappointment.
PLEASE NOTE, we do not offer a handwritten greetings card option with the rescue plants
4.8/ 5
16 reviews
It is, as stated, a little less than their top-class plants, but there uis no reason to think that it will not progress perfectly normally
The plant continues to thrive--I'm very pleased with it!
Was what it said on the tin,but better!
Better than I expected looking forward to nurturing this delightful plant
Amazing value. Was very happy with what I received. Thankyou
I bought this together with a beautiful bergamot as an impulse present for myself. I asked for a 4 seasons lemon as the rescue plant which was supplied but any of the choices would have been fine. I was surprised by the quality of the plant which had a large sturdy trunk with a small well pruned head. It is slightly yellowing but just needs a good feed and some sunlight - there was even a pot of food in the package. I am looking forward to seeing it recover in my conservatory and will buy more if it is successful - I have seen similar or worse plants for sale at full price in garden centres - well worth a punt.
I asked for kumquat and got exactly that. Lovely little tree. All it needed was a good feed.
Wanted some winter citrus feed for our large lemon tree. Decided to give a 'rescue' tree a chance, which included a tub of citrus winter feed with it. So glad we did, as we now have a kaffir lime tree as well. It was a lot healthier than I expected. I would definately recommend Plants4Presents.
I think this is a brilliant idea and doesn’t cost much more than an extra pot of feed. My lime arrived without the feed (which was supposed to be included) but that was sorted out quickly and pleasantly. Have a go - give a plant a second chance!
Brilliant and in great condition
These instructions are sent with the plant gift
“Plants shouldn’t end up in the bin just because they are not perfect” Sarah @theplantrescuer
Your rescue citrus tree will need a little extra TLC before it starts to thrive.
1. FEEDING
Your rescue plant may have been at our nursery for some time and the leaves may be showing some signs of nutrient deficiency. Pale, stripey or patchy leaves are all signs that your plant is short on nutrients so it will need regular feeding to ensure the new growth comes through in better condition.
We’ve included a pot of our recommended balanced citrus feed. If your leaves are not a glossy dark green colour this can be used at double the recommended strength for the first month to give your plant an extra ‘boost’.
This winter feed is a balanced feed that can be used all year round or you can also buy a summer feed for use from April to September to give your plant a bit more nitrogen during the summer growing season.
2. REPOTTING
These plants have been potted up recently and so won’t need to be repotted for at least the first year or two. Citrus trees should be kept in relatively small pots so when you are repotting in the future only repot one pot size bigger at a time. Use a good quality container compost and give your plant a thorough watering after repotting.
3. PRUNING
You can prune citrus trees at any time of year and a good haircut can do wonders to tidy up a tree. Always use sharp secateurs and cut above a leaf node. If your tree has an odd shape then Spring is a great time to balance out the shape, trim any long or bare branches back flush to the stem or to an old leaf node.
Unlike with some plants, citrus leaves are evergreen and once they have matured with a stripey or pale colour you cannot change their colour back to a healthy green. You are therefore best to prune off these older leaves either on arrival or in several stages over the next few months. By feeding the tree regularly you can then ensure that the new growth comes through nice and green and will eventually replace the older unsightly growth.
These are strong 3-4 year old trees with a well established root system so with a little care and attention we expect them to thrive and eventually produce delicious fruit and scented flowers for many, many years to come.
If you need more help on reviving your tree then please do check out our detailed guidance and citrus care video here.
