skip to main content

Do I have a problem?

11 years ago

My tree has 2 new growing flowers. It is still in the pot from the nersury & I think that I should have repotted it sooner but I didn't. It now looks like it needs to be repotted, it has new leaves & is growing fast. Bark is coming out of two holes but has been there for awhile, when I water it the water still comes right out. Siince it is flowering can it be repotted. I am going away for a week. Can it wait? I know that you can not prune now.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (9)

Suzy11
Original Author
11 years ago
I forgot to sent a picture
johnmerr
11 years ago
What is it? Kinda looks like a Meyer? Don't stress about the flowers; your tree is really too small to allow it to keep fruit. Leave the flowers to bloom and to set fruit, if it does; at that point, you can take off the fruit; if you take off the flowers, the tree will just try to make more flowers; and that energy is best spent in growth at this stage. After the flower/fruit set is done, it would be a good time to transplant it.
Related Discussions
Blossoms but no tomatoes: do I have a problem?
Q
Comments (15)
My tomatoes are in an Earthbox Now that is a vital piece of information that changes everything! Should have included that in your original post. Both a Sungold and a Sweet 100 in the SAME Earthbox? Those are both massive plants with massive root balls. Some of the biggest tomato plant varieties there is. Even In separate Earthboxes they would be very stressed but might do ok for awhile anyway. Even a 1/2 whiskey barrel isn't big enough for them. And yes, I tried that. But in the same box neither will do well at all. EB manufacturer suggests only using certain varieties and those aren't on the list. They are rarely successful in any container of any kind simply because they are so massive. You have two heavily stressed plants that will have difficulty surviving much less producing fruit. Do them and yourself a favor. While still possible move one of them to another container. The bigger the container the more likely the survival. Dave
...See More
Do I have a problem with this Meyer?
Q
Comments (4)
many thanks many thanks. (this was the first In Ground Citrus that I planted and I did plant it too flush with ground level, but its not as deep as it appears). I feel confident now that its mechanical damage. Our soil has a lot of gravel, river rock in it, etc. From time to time the mower shoots out a missle. Or maybe the yard guy hit it with the weed whacker. Thanks so much!
...See More
Do I have a problem?
Q
Comments (4)
I that it's ants messing with the plants. I do remember seeing some very tiny blank ants on my zucchini last year (on the thick stems), but they were only there for a short time, and I never say any damage from them. You did say though "green insects". That's a broad description. Holes in leaves - in my experience - have been due to caterpillars. I've had problems with cabbage loopers and melonworms eating zucchini leaves. I recommend looking very closely at the bottom of (ideally) all the leaves, looking for pests. You'll need to do some detective work. I too have a raised vegetable garden bed, am relatively new at it (started last August), live in the hot south (southern TX), and use organic principles. Let us know what you find!
...See More
Do I have a problem?
Q
Comments (1)
do you mean the first set of seedling leaves turned yellow? if so, thats normal, your plants are fine. don't just put them in the garden. you need to harden them off a bit first
...See More
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
How much soil is in that container? I ask because the size of the pot seems perfectly adequate for the plant, as long as you have enough potting mix in there. The medium should come to just a couple of inches below the edge of the container.

To add more, if that's what the problem is, life the plant out and add fresh potting medium to the bottom, place the root ball on top of that and refill around the edges. Water thoroughly to settle everything in together.
meyermike_1micha
11 years ago
What do you mean that bark is coming out of two holes?

You have recieved some great advice, Good luck with that tree. It's a beauty and has great potential!

Mike
Suzy11
Original Author
11 years ago
Yes my tree is a Meyer. What do you mean by set fruit? Should I pick it when it appears or let it ripen?
Suzy11
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you mike I think so too. Mulch I guess, one piece from each hole. My friend told me that it would disinagreat but it takes a long time
johnmerr
11 years ago
Setting fruit is what happens after the blooms fall off and you see tiny little green fruits on the branch. If you leave them, they will grow and eventually ripen into the much desired Meyer lemon. For young trees like yours, you could leave perhaps 3 to 5 fruits, if they are on strong limbs and well spaced; any more than that you should remove at the BB sized stage, or the tree will put all it's energy into the fruit and "forget" to grow.
Suzy11
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you very very much John. You were a big help. One more question. Rhizo said that the dirt should be a couple of inches below the rim of the pot. Do you think that 21/2 is too much? :-)
johnmerr
11 years ago
I'm not a container specialist; but in my nursery trees that are in "pots", I do fill the pot to about an inch below the rim.

Related Stories

FURNITURE Slipcovers: Problem Solvers With Style

9 Great Ways to Change Up Your Look With the Ever-Practical Slipcover

DECORATING GUIDES Solve Privacy Problems With Window Film

By Lindsey M. Roberts

Let the light in and keep prying eyes out with an inexpensive and decorative window film you can apply yourself

CHRISTMAS 10 Quick Solutions for Last-Minute Holiday Problems

By Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors

Sail right by potential decorating, hosting and gift-giving pitfalls with these invaluable nick-of-time tricks

BASEMENTS Basement of the Week: High-End Problem Solving for a Show House

By Becky Harris

Dark and dated? Naturally. But this '70s-style basement had myriad other design issues too. See how the designer rose to the challenge

REMODELING GUIDES The Hidden Problems in Old Houses

By Matt Clawson

Before snatching up an old home, get to know what you’re in for by understanding the potential horrors that lurk below the surface

ECLECTIC HOMES Houzz Tour: Problem Solving on a Sloped Lot in Austin

By Matthew Ankeny

A tricky lot and a big oak tree make building a family’s new home a Texas-size adventure

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Problem Solving With the Pros: How to Build a Garden in an Urban Canyon

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

Skyscrapers, noise and deep shade create an unlikely sweet spot for a timeless green retreat in New York City

FEEL-GOOD HOME Back Problems? Try Putting Your Feet Up

By Karen Egly-Thompson

Consider these alternatives to that one-size-doesn’t-fit-all sofa to avoid slumping and spinal stress

HOUSEKEEPING 10 Problems Your House May Be Trying to Show You

By Mitchell Parker

Ignore some of these signs and you may end up with major issues. We tell you which are normal and which are cause for concern

DECORATING GUIDES 5 Pet Problems Solved by Design

By Vanessa Brunner

Design-Friendly Ideas for Pet Beds, Bowls, Doors — and yes, the Litter Box

Sponsored

More Discussions

Advice needed. Just repotted my two dying avocados in Tapla's 5-1-1

8

Can I get some lemons to grow in Pikeville Kentucky

6

Howard Martin citrus 33

3

indoor lemon tree

5

Productivity of kumquats and their hybrids

4