Help diagnosing Meyer Lemon (pics!)
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Comments (19)Tim, your temps won't slow down the growth of the Meyers. They'll just hold fruit longer. We actually get much more wind chill in winter than you do; over the last six years I've lost two Japanese maples "Bloodgood" in winter frosts less than 50' from my largest Meyer. Although I've posted these photos from 2011 before, the old links are broken so they won't show up in a search. Here they are again: The oldest, grown from seed that dropped, sprouted in this shady cold spot in 1996. If you consider this shot is a side-to-side view, what you can't see is that the front-to-back measurement is about 2-3' longer: Purchased grafted IM, planted from 5 gallon container in 2002. Optimal spot, lots of sun, set on a berm to avoid the worst ground chill: Our second purchased IM, planted from 5 gallon container in 2003. I goofed and didn't stake this properly. It leans too far out into the walkway, and so I had to prune off almost a third of it. This photo was taken soon after I did the pruning. It was very close to the same size at the one in the frontyard, but doesn't fruit quite as much as it's shadier back here: You won't have any trouble getting rid of excess Meyers. Very few people in SF proper grow them. When I would take them into the downtown office where I worked, they were gone in literally minutes. Now I'm retired, it's harder in the EBay. EVERYBODY has a citrus tree here, so lemons are abundant! My neighbor has the standard Eureka/Lisbon type - what a difference from grocery store lemons. Same tart taste, but seedless and juicy! If you want something pretty, I love the lacy branching of the Bearss Lime we have. Lovely tree, very graceful looking....See MoreMeyer Lemon pic
Comments (12)Our issue here in S. California isn't Magnesium deficiency, but Manganese (different mineral, but they do sound the same). You'll see this more pronounced in the winter here, with colder temps, which, along with our soils being a little more alkaline, can affect the uptake of Manganese. I find that my Meyer just needs a lot more fertilizing than my other citrus, as it is just a fruit-making machine. I cannot imagine having more than one Meyer lemon tree in my yard, as I can't even keep up with all the lemons ONE tree produces. My neighbors run into their houses and draw their curtains when they see me traipsing through the neighborhood with brown paper bags, lol! Patty S....See MoreMeyer Lemon in gritty mix needs help (pics)
Comments (6)I have confirmed that it is MITES! and...SCALE INSECTS! A double whammy! The mites have extended to my grapefruit, kumquat, and satsuma! Very worried about this. I all but defoliated my Meyer in an attempt to get rid of all the little beasts. It is looking VERY bare. I also removed the most affected leaves from the other citrus trees. I then sprayed everything with a good does of neem. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN DO? Really don't want to lose these trees. I did notice a few different insects that I think were preying on the mites, which is good. Should I try to buy insects that prey on mites from a garden center? Also, is it fine that I defoliated the Meyer? There are several tufts of new growth coming in, but most of the branches are nearly bare. To avoid future infestations, should I be watering more, or at least spraying the foliage more often? Thanks for any advice!...See More1st Time Meyer Lemon Owner - Pic + Planting Question
Comments (6)That looks like a clay pot. I think a single drain hole is OK, if you do understand how water behaves in the particular mix you are using. Clay pots for overwintering indoors were your house temps are low risks root rot issues. I have grown citrus in clay pots, without issue. The full blazing sun sure could be an issue: keep an eye out for wilting, of course, plus sunburn on leaves and stems. I measured the temp of the surface of my wood deck one day at noon. It was 150F. Leaves touching the deck rail get burned, and reflected light is an issue, too. Last summer I did move some plants to a more shaded area under the eaves, and I think they benefited. Hopefully you will be able to tell by looking at yours, if it is stressed....See Moremeyermike_1micha
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