Small Fruit Plants to Grow Indoors: What Fruits Work Best?

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Are you looking for small fruit plants to grow indoors? You are in luck! In this blog post, we’ll talk about the types of small fruit trees that work best for indoor growing. Furthermore, we will be talking about which varieties of small fruits are best suited for your small indoor garden.

Apricot Tree

Prunus armeniaca ‘Goldcot’ is one of several types of apricot tree that does well as an indoor plant. This variety can be planted in a large pot, so long as the other pots also have plenty of room around them for airflow and drainage. Neighbours should also be spaced sufficiently apart to allow room for water.

Apricot trees dislike dry conditions, and water until excess trickles out of the pot. In springtime, it will produce showy flowers which precede succulent apricots.

Giving it the brightest lighting possible will help a lot. Keep your plant in the shade during summer and bring it back inside before Fall when there’s a risk of frost.

Avocados

Persea americana are trees that offer delicious and amazing fruit and make great guacamole!

The most common way to grow a miniature fruit tree is usually by purchasing seeds from supermarkets and then suspending the seed over a glass of water with toothpicks.

Many citrus plants are small varieties that make them the perfect option to grow indoors. They need at least six hours of sun a day, such as in a south-facing window, and can be potted in fast-draining soil. Pruning is required on large trees, but don’t let their size scare you! A few good stakes will support them nicely.

Bananas

The Musa acuminata ‘Dwarf Cavendish,’ a type of banana, is a favourite among those who are looking for a smaller plant to grow indoors.

These tropical plants need a south-facing window but cannot be in direct sunlight that might cause their leaves to burn. To combat this, create a shade situation by putting up sheer curtains if your room has southern windows.

These plants require a different type of potting mix with more humus than a typical houseplant and may have to be set near a humidifier or sit on a pebble tray.

Calamondin Orange

Citrofortunella microcarpa is a citrus that thrives indoors. They’re an excellent first choice for growing fruit trees in your home.

Having pot slightly larger to allow it to develop good roots before removing it from the original pot is my first tip. From here having soil with acidic properties ensures that your fruit tree does not become infested with pests or weeds

There are a few things to keep in mind when growing fruit trees indoors. These include selecting the right varieties for your climate, giving them plenty of sunlight and maintaining adequate humidity levels.

Fertilizing can be done in the spring and summer with a citrus-specific formula or a slow release fertilizer formulated for acid lovers.

Figs

One of the best small fruit plants to grow indoors, is the Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey.’ This plant produces an abundant crop of delicious sweet fruit that are almost like candy.

These require a lot of sunlight, so find a south-facing window or supplement them with an LED grow light.

Plants require periodic watering. The amount required depends on the type of potting mix and whether you pick up water from a well or rain barrel, but as long as there is some access to fresh water, plants will remain relatively stable.

Goji Berries

The Lycium barbarum produces delicious small berries that are packed full of vitamins.

These will need to be planted in a south-facing window, or given artificial light so they receive enough sun. Goji trees are drought tolerant but they won’t work well if their roots are wet, so let the potting mix dry out before watering again.

To collect the berries, simply put a sheet under the pot and shake it to make your delicious little bounty fall onto the sheet.

Key Lime

The Citrus aurantiifolia adds a touch of lush, tropical foliage to any home and produces petite sour fruits. If you’re growing an avocado tree too, adding a lime tree gives you two of the ingredients for making your own guacamole!

Planting small fruit trees indoors will require your plant to be in a southern exposure window. Be sure that the potting mix can be drained and that you have soil to accommodate these needs.

Kumquat

A Japanese citrus fruit that you eat whole is the Kumquat. The fruit of a Kumquat is actually incredibly sour while the peel is very sweet with a strong citrus flavor. As soon as you pop one in your mouth it should be eaten whole, which includes both the delicious peel and sour fruit within.

Citrus varieties do best in spaces with ample sunlight and high humidity levels

When planting a Kumquat, make sure to pinch back the growth tips so the plant will be bushier and sturdier for bearing fruit.

Meyer Lemon

One of the most well-known types of citrus trees for growing indoors is the Citrus x meyeri which produces deliciously sweet lemons.

Indoor plants will need brighter light and higher humidity than a typical home can provide. This is why it’s important to sit them near a humming humidifier or put them in pots with pebble trays below. South-facing windows are also important to get the right amount of sunlight.

Citrus trees don’t have a dormancy period, so they can flourish with plenty of light all year.

Mulberries

The Morus nigra “Dwarf Everbearing” produces sweet berries that resemble a small blackberry.

All of these trees need a south-facing window or as much light as possible.

Bear in mind that Mulberry trees are very fast-growing plants, despite being labelled a dwarf variety; they can grow up to six feet. Unless you want an indoor tree large enough for climbing, pruning will be necessary to keep them manageable – but remember never to prune away all of the new growth!

Olives

The Olea europaea ‘Arbequina’ is a beautiful tree with a delicate appearance.

It’s best to make sure the soil is dry before watering these plants, since they come from a dry climate. They also need a lot of sunlight so that strong position is going to be even more important.

Furthermore, olive trees do not require a higher humidity like other species on this list. As such it is easier to care for them.

For those with less than six feet of vertical space, make sure to prune your Olive tree.

Peach Tree

Prunus persica ‘Golden Glory’ is a natural dwarf variety that works well in homes.

The height of the peach tree can be controlled inside which is a big plus. To keep the roots from matting, add drainage pots. A loamy soil and enough light are beneficial for indoor growth.

Planting small fruit plants indoors requires plenty of full sun, so make sure you give them six or more hours a day.

Passion Fruit Tree

The Passion fruit is not technically a fruit tree, but it can be grown easily indoors.

As with most of our other trees, it prefers well-drained soil and six hours of sunlight a day.

The passion fruit needs a trellis to climb, and likes moist but not soggy soil. Choose Mapplegreen bonsai variety for a plant that’s easy to control indoors.

Along with delicious fruit, this small indoor plant will provide you with gorgeous flowers too.