How to Plant a Lemon in a Cup: Keep Your Home Always Fragrant

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## 🍋 Step-by-Step: How to Plant a Lemon in a Cup

### Step 1: Extract the Seeds

* Cut your lemon and remove a few healthy seeds.
* Rinse them gently to remove pulp.
* **Important:** Use seeds right away while they’re still moist — don’t let them dry out.

### Step 2: Peel the Seed (Optional but Speeds Things Up)

* Gently remove the thin outer coating (the seed’s “shell”) using your fingernail or a damp paper towel.
* This helps the seed germinate faster.

### Step 3: Prepare the Cup

* Add small stones at the bottom for drainage (if your cup has no holes).
* Fill the rest with potting soil, leaving about 1 inch from the top.

### Step 4: Plant the Seed

* Use your finger to poke a ½ inch hole in the soil.
* Place the seed inside, pointy end down, and cover lightly with soil.
* Lightly water until the soil is moist but not soggy.

### Step 5: Cover for Germination

* Cover the cup with plastic wrap to create a mini greenhouse effect.
* Place the cup in a **warm, sunny spot** (like a windowsill).
* Keep the soil slightly moist — mist it if it dries out.

### Step 6: Wait and Watch

* In about **1–2 weeks**, you should see tiny green sprouts!
* Once the sprout is about 2–3 inches tall, **remove the plastic wrap** and let it breathe.
* Keep it in indirect sunlight and continue light watering.

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## 🏡 Keeping Your Home Fragrant

* As your lemon plant grows, the **leaves release a light citrus aroma** — especially when touched or brushed.
* Keep the cup near windows, desks, or countertops to enjoy the scent.
* Occasionally **rub the leaves gently** to activate the fragrance.
* You can also add a bit of **lemon peel or zest** to the soil surface for an extra boost of scent (replace weekly).

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## 🌞 Care Tips to Keep Your Lemon Plant Happy

* **Sunlight:** Lemon plants love light! Give them 8–10 hours of indirect sunlight per day.
* **Water:** Water lightly 2–3 times a week — never let the soil get soggy.
* **Repot:** Once your plant outgrows the cup, transfer it to a bigger pot.
* **Humidity:** Mist the leaves if your indoor air is very dry.

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## 🍋 Final Thoughts

Planting a lemon in a cup is more than just a fun DIY — it’s a **natural way to bring beauty and freshness** into your home. With a little care, your citrus sprout will grow into a lovely plant that purifies the air and fills your space with a clean, citrusy scent — no chemicals or artificial sprays needed.

So next time life gives you lemons… **plant them**! 🪴🍋

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