Describe a plant that you have at home or that you like

A plant that I have at home and really like is a lemon tree that my father bought for me about four years ago. It's about a metre tall now, and it stands in a large pot next to the window in my bedroom.

When he brought it home, it was just a thin stem with a few leaves. He said that it was a good project for me because it was easy to look after, but it would teach me responsibility. Since then, I have been looking after it. I water it twice a week, turn the pot regularly so that all the leaves get sunlight and give it special fertiliser once a month. In winter, I make sure the room does not get too cold. For the first two years, it only grew leaves, and I was almost ready to give up, but last spring, it suddenly produced small white flowers with a lovely smell, and by the autumn, we had three real lemons. They were small but very juicy, and we used them in tea.

I like this plant for many reasons. First of all, it's attractive. The leaves are glossy and dark green, and the flowers have a delicate scent which fills the room. Second, it has a practical side because I can use its fruit. Third, it gives me a sense of achievement. Watching it grow slowly taught me patience, as plants do not respond to hurry. And finally, it's calming. When I'm tired after studying, I look at the tree, touch the leaves and feel more relaxed. I'm thinking of buying a few more plants, so that my room becomes a little jungle.