lemon tree care

[gotchaeme]

ive just borght a lemon tree its only about 15 cms long but it had leaves on but just recentley i left for a week and didnt get anyone to water it when i came back the leaves had fell off i was wondering what to do in the future and how much do they need watering /?

[Parmenides]

Lemon trees don't like drying out, neither do they like being waterlogged. They are hungry feeders, and need two types of food - one for summer, and one for winter. They also like being outside for the summer. They also like terracotta pots (good for air), and special citrus compost. Once you've got the hang of it, they are surprisingly easy and rewarding. Try reading Success with Citrus by Patricia Oliver.