9 Delicious Fruits to Grow Indoors

Orange, Tangerine, Lemon

• Certain types of citrus fruits make good indoor plants, if grow grown under appropriate conditions. The calmondin orange typically produces good results as a houseplant, according to the University of Minnesota Extension. Tangerines and two varieties of lemons, the Ponderosa and the Meyer, flourish indoors also. Citrus plants need daytime temperatures of 65 degrees Fahrenheit, direct light and a potting media with organic matter to thrive when grown inside the home.

Strawberry, Mulberries

• Some plants that produce edible berries, such as strawberries and mulberries, can flourish when grown in homes or greenhouses. Mulberry trees have a slow growth rate and need large pots. Place them in indirect light in an area with good air circulation. Strawberries, when grown as container plants next to a sun-filled window or in a well-lighted room, should bear tasty fruit. You have several varieties to choose from, depending on what time of year you want the fruit to ripen.

Peaches, Nectarines

• Dwarf varieties of peaches and nectarines, whether occurring naturally or cultivated for a smaller growth habit, give you an opportunity to successfully grow these delicious fruits indoors. Bonanza, a type of peach, and Nectarella, a nectarine variety, both give good results when given full sun and kept at temperatures between 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit until the fruit starts to appear. After the fruit sets, the plants need temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees, along with good air circulation.

Apricots and Figs

• Small compact varieties of apricots do well when grown as container plants as long as they have plenty of sun. A brightly lit conservatory or solarium provides a perfect spot for this plant. Use a potting mix that does not contain any garden soil. Figs need a large container for their roots and a location out of any direct sunlight. The Negro Largo variety does especiially well as a housplant, although it might need regular pruning to control its size.