Can a normal Lemon tree be made a dwarf
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Eureka Dwarf Lemon Tree - something weird with the leaves
Comments (7)Cece. I'm not sure your lemon has insects..the holes are pretty large for most plant bugs, at least bugs I'm familiar with. What state are you in? And what state was your tree purchased from? I'm in IL, and during summer when citrus go outdoors, flying bugs come fluttering by..every so often, they nibble leaves, but by autumn all signs of insects are gone. The bad thing is they leave holes, the good thing is bugs die in days, and do not linger and kill like plant pests. To be on the safe side, inspect for bugs. Scale, Mealy, Spider Mite, Aphids, Leaf Miner..I'm not sure I covered them all, but those mentioned are insects to worry about. Normally, when insects attack, they leave signs. Yellow and/or sticky leaves, webbing, brown or white bumps, white cottony patches. I notice most rips are on the edges of leaves..Is it possible something is rubbing up against your tree? Human or animal? By the size of the tree, it'd have to be one animal..When a leaf rips it commonly browns. For starters, hose off your lemon..if you have a sprayer, add a 2-4 drops of liquid dish soap. (Not Dawn) But before spraying, check for signs of pests. If you spot any signs of plant insects, you can treat according to bug. As for flowering/fruiting, when a plant is stressed, it sometimes halts production..Actually, until you find out what's causing the problem, lack of fruits might be best. Flowering/fruiting takes energy. Toni...See MoreHelp reviving a dwarf meyer lemon tree
Comments (4)Robbie...Do you know how to make a better constructed mix? I think your tree would love you for a much more porous one. Also too, you will be able to fertilize more frequently pushing better growth without fertilizer burn. Too, your tree will be better able to withstand the onslaught of pests if you should get some. Also, I would suggest to water deeply with a nice sprayer or sprinkler so that all the roots get evenly moist. It looks like you water with a cup or something that leaves part of your mix dry. You live in a WONDERFUL area, ripe for the best growing conditions a tree could have and your tree should be leaping in bounds! Have you ever thought of planting in your ground since your area is perfect so that you can take all the hassle away of containerized trees? Glad you came for a visit. Hope you stick around....See MoreMy lemon tree leaves are pointing upwards...is this normal?
Comments (5)Newer mature leaves on a citrus tree produce the greatest amount of photosynthates (food) for the tree, and need light to do so. Your tree's leaves pointing up is entirely normal. - Well developed tree BTW, - Silica...See More4 year old dwarf Meyers lemon tree not flowering or fruiting this year
Comments (13)My Meyer bloomed in March/April and is blooming again as well as many of my other citrus trees. As long as the growing conditions are right for the Meyer, it can bloom often throughout the year. How big is your pot and plant? Maybe you are not giving enough fertilizer. I erred on the side of caution and underfed my trees. I contacted the manufacture of the fertilizer I was using to see what the correct dosage was for my pot and tree. Now all my trees have exploded with new growth and new blossoms. You didn't mention if you put your trees outside during the warm summer months or not. If you can, that is the best you can do for your trees as citrus don't make good houseplants unless you have the correct grow lights....See Morejohnmerr
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