When Does An Orange Tree Start To Produce Blossom?

Question

Some years ago – I can’t remember how long, maybe six years or so – a friend gave me a small pot plant standing about six inches high, and told me it was an orange tree. I’ve kept it in a pot indoors and it is now over three feet high. It grows new leaves (and lots of thorns!) but has never blossomed. Is that likely to ever happen?

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Answer 1

If it does flower, it can be up to 15 years before you see them, unfortunately. You can shorten this time if you purchase a grafted specimen then this can be much shorter.

I would be sure to pot it up on occasion.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/oranges/orange-tree-container-care.htm

Answer 2

Thank you for answering, BushDoctor. I didn’t realise it could take that long! Obviously need to be patient.