Among the home tricks that are popular among gardeners and citrus lovers, one of the most common is Place a water bottle — buried or upside down — at the foot of the lemon tree.
Many apply it when a tree loses its leaves, stops flowering, or shows signs of water stress.
But not everyone knows when it is appropriate to do so or what real benefits it brings. Confusion over its effectiveness has led to talk of tradition rather than tangible results. In this article are all the tips to get an effective result.
The bottle at the bottom of the lemon tree method consists of taking a plastic bottle, making small holes in the cap or underside, filling it with water and Partially bury it next to the trunkleaving the top visible.
Specialized site Gardening on “Size the bottle (500 ml, 1.5 liters or 2 liters) and adjust the nozzles to achieve 7 to 15 days of independence,” she advises.
The other alternative is Bury it face down, uncoveredto make the flow slower.
The idea is that the water comes out drop by drop Reaching the rootsWithout evaporating or dispersing on the surface. It is a spot irrigation system, similar to what a commercial dripper can do, but without the cost or upfront installation.
Many gardeners claim that this trick helps:
This method is Ideal for small lemon treesOr recently planted or in a pot. Works very well in sandy or quick-draining soil; It is useful in dry climates or with limited irrigation.
Not recommended In clay soils or those that retain a large amount of water: excess moisture can be generated; It does not solve problems of nutrient deficiency, pests or incorrect pruning. It does not replace general watering for large trees with deep roots.