Dwarf Nagami kumquat slow to grow
jenn
10 years ago
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Nagami Kumquat - how much shade can it take?
Comments (2)My Kumquat [don't recall variety] has morning shade from avocados, late afternoon shade from Eucalyptus. To the North, the house cuts sun, to the South, a fence and cyprus trees filter/cut sun. This tree bears fruit nearly year round ......See MoreDwarf Nagami Kumquat Concerns
Comments (8)Well, first off, your fertilizing regime needs to be changed. Not nearly even close enough fertilizer for nitrogen-hungry citrus. You need to switch to a granular or liquid fertilizer especially formulated for citrus, and then fertilize every other month. I would go to Armstrong's and talk to them about the best fertilizer for your citrus. There are some great options there. You can see if they have Gro Power Citrus & Avocado Food, which is an excellent product. Also, be sure your potting mix is well draining. Check down 18" or so, to make sure water is not pooling at the bottom of your pot. Your soil looks awfully dense, so don't just think that checking a few inches down is sufficient. If the bottom of the pot is really wet, your citrus roots will eventually suffocate and rot. Next, make sure your tree is getting plenty of sunshine. It appears that your tree is in the shade in your photo. Citrus can tolerate some shade, but really need at least 6 hours of full sun to flower and fruit. Patty S....See MoreNagami Kumquat Tree - why hardly any fruit?
Comments (1)Hi Scuzzynutty, I have this same problem with my potted dwarf keylime. My other potted citrus flower and produce many fruit so I know it isn't a potting issue. Mike told me that it may be as simple as having to hand pollinate the flowers. I know that citrus are supposed to be self fertile but some citrus need more help to set fruits. I would try this first and see what results you end up with first. It may be a lot easier than having to plant in the ground or removing the espalier. I have seen citrus potted in espalier and they were LOADED with fruits. Good luck and let us know how you make out. Andrew...See MoreNagami kumquats
Comments (24)Okay... I will be patient and see what happens as spring arrives and I get to put it back outside. Just can't figure out what went wrong. I have numerous other indoor citrus (key lime, eureka lemon, and several other nagami kumquats from seed) which have all done well. Same light conditions, humidity, watering regimen, potting soil, etc. This grafted nagami kumquat is the only one that seems to be really struggling....See Morejenn
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