Hmmmm....well, if the roots looked good then your plant shouldn't be in any danger, it is probably transitional. Did you notice any softness or discoloration of the roots? The change in the soil should make a HUGE difference - Walmart soil is very heavy with peat and doesn't drain well. If you notice any tiny webs or spots on the leaves it could be spider mites. It's not directly under a vent or anything is it? I can't really think of anything else, maybe someone else can add some more info. Keep an eye on it and try to give it as much sunlight as you can and I bet it will bounce back. Keep us posted!

Not to worry, this is the normal time of year for leaf drop, accompanied by the new growth. Your description of the leaves that are falling (and about to shed), along with the new growth, sounds perfectly routine to me, and just like all of mine. Keep smiling!

I alternate between a couple of them; always with added vinegar due to my irrigation water pH of 9+. Most often it is Liquid Gold (Master Nursery/EBStone) [15-6-3] Then, Foliage Pro [9-3-6] And lastly once every 2 months (and because i bought a bunch of it years ago-cheap) Miracle Grow - very weak solution. this is not a cheap method, but its the only way i have found to feed the citrus during the heat season and keep it growing without using excessive water. [there are improvements and changes that i need to make to the irrigation, but unable to attack that project at this time. So i am stuck with what i have for now]. I used to mix it all in a watering can and apply to pre-wet soil. I mixed for a 1 gallon amount, but in a full 1.5 gallon can (so a bit weaker solution). 1 can per tree (or more if taller than 6ft.). Today i tried a sprayer and believe it worked well. I used a Hudson hand-held sprayer that has a metering knob. I could turn the liquid addition off, and then adjust up to 1 Tbsp /gal. This turned out to be a much faster and more convenient method (45 citrus trees) so i think i will stick with it. -George

Hi Rose, its quite possible too much water. Here near chicago its been warm and i notice lowest leaves are similar as your description. In my case its the water coming out of watering can and or hose hitting the lowest leaves each day sometimes resting on top of soil thats doing it for me. Martin Chicago Ebay ID - Dieseler6z92 Member- Garden Web, Figs4Fun, Friends of The Fig Society