The next time you slice up your oranges or lemons, don't throw away the seeds. Instead rub it on a paper towel to lessen the slimy texture then carefully peel it to open up the seed. Use the same paper towel plastic wrap technique. Wait for 1-2 weeks or so for the roots to grow then you can go ahead and plant it on your soil.
Here, I've used a grapefruit seed. As you can see on the left, that's what it looks like when it's peeled open.
Make sure to not over water it but only using a spray bottle to keep the soil moist.
I've grown some other citrus plants this way. Here's a calamansi plant (I think it's calamondin in the US), lemon plant, orange plant, and Kim Kiat or 金橘 in China.
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