@kylaluaz, I'm an indoor citrus grower myself. I have 2 citrus trees that are currently under grow lights.
Citrus flowers don't need to be pollinated! Their flowers are considered "perfect" and self pollinate easily.
My citrus trees bloom indoors during winter with no pollinators or even wind.
RoseBlush1 said:Hi Kyla ...
Yes, the Q-tip method will work on citrus trees as the blossoms have both the male and female reproductive parts. The trick is to catch the pollen and apply it at the right time. However, you may not see any fruit from the cross for about 10 years.
Here's a link that can give you more specific information:
http://www.ultimatecitrus.com/...
Smiles,
Lyn
@roseblush1, that article is about propagation, and not pollination. Since Kyla already has a blooming lemon tree and isn't trying to propagate one from seed or cuttings, she doesn't need to wait 10 years.
Kyla, if you give yours enough food and light this winter, the blooms will turn to fruit! The tree will drop blooms that it can't support and only keep the amount of fruit that it can sustain. You don't have to pinch the flowers or prune out the fruit as you would with prunus.
