Why did my variegated lemon tree die!
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pip313
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Comments (19)Like I said in my previous post, I don't know why outdoors would be different. I know about WLD from previous experience, and from knowing a lot of people who grow citrus commercially and have been growing them for dozens of years. Leaf activity, eg photosynthesis, reduces the colder it gets. So if it is cold outside, roots won't function, leaves won't function...it is essentially dormant. Perhaps this is why WLD does not occur outdoors. As stated, I don't have the reasons, I just know from experience the roots do not function below 55.4F. Whether or not you choose to believe this is your choice. A link to any site would not be suitable, to prove for or against, but if you want to know more, do a google search for winter leaf drop with citrus and read peoples experiences. From there, whatever you choose to believe is entirely your prerogative. Best way to know for yourself is to experiment, Buy a citrus, sit it in a cold south facing room (below 12.5C but above 5C) and see what happens. I keep all of mine indoors from September onwards when it starts getting cold, and I have a lot of foliage growth and blooms. I have quite a bit of fruit on the go too. I have only had to deal with one scale problem, an isolated incident that was managed after one oil application....See MoreAnother question: why did my clematis die?
Comments (5)Huh. I went out and gave the dead stems of the clematis a good tug and they came up easily. Not much left in the way of roots, in fact. Perhaps we do have a critter that eats roots, though it hasn't been an issue in the past. I know that small rodents adore my hyacinth and tulip bulbs: one of the reasons I'm so fond of narcissus. Buyorsell and nhbabs, thanks for the suggestions. Melissa...See MoreWhy did my Lion's Head Japanese Maple Die
Comments (10)If this was its first winter, then I suspect the culprit is cold damage. You are located in an area where Japanese maples are of borderline winter hardiness, you experienced what is the equivalent of a zone 4 winter this past season and Shishigashira is not considered to be as cold tolerant as some other JM's. Most authorities only list it to zone 6. I also have some concern about the planter box. In the last photo, it looks like the planter is resting on heavy duty landscape fabric and not in direct contact with the underlying soil. Is this why the tree was planted high? Not enough depth for the rootball? And no winter mulch? This definitely could have been a contributing factor. Need more details on the planter itself before suggesting whether replanting another tree makes sense....See MoreWhy won't my lemon tree bear fruit
Comments (8)U have 2 remember that when u replant something outside (or inside) it takes a while 4 it 2 acclimate 2 where u've planted it. The roots 1st have 2 establish themselves, using the tree's energy there. Once the roots r happy with where they r, u'll c new growth in branches n leaves. Citrus likes acidity. U can mulch it with acidic bark. They like 2 stay moist. (Ground n leaves). N they have 2 have some kind of humidity in drier climates. I've seen many comments saying 2 use 5-1-1 fertilizer, a ratio of 3-1-1 is better 4 ur tree until its established, then 5-1-1. I am in Idaho n have a 10 year old kumquat tree n a 2 year old lemon tree. 4 a taller tree prune the bottom branches off n 4 a fuller tree prune the upper branches. Good luck....See Morepip313
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myermike_1micha
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8 years agoIts in a free draining mix with mostly bark.
I live in Arkansas,7B
It was in the 40s and 50s when brought inside.
The house is kept at 62 degrees all the time.
I have only watered it twice since bringing it in. I watered it last week.
I really dont feel like making a mess and lifting it out of the pot.
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Kristin Freeman
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoKristin I don't see your picture. It might not of posted. If you could post picture of your trees and setup we can see and perhaps duplicated what you are doing that has worked very well for you. My setup that has worked very well
New Zealand lemonade tree · More InfoNew Zealand lemonade tree from a friend
35 gallon trash can light hangs from a ceiling hook and is adjusted with a slip knot as tree grows. It has been adjusted 3 times with the rop shoot growing above and to the side of the light bulb.
Fukushu kumquat tree #2 from seed is also a gift from a friend. She is under the white bucket in front Fukushu #1 is behind under yellow and in the back is a Meiwa kumquat grafted to Kuharske Citrange. All 4 are gifts from a friend.
All my potted trees had died or were planted out side in good ground.
I will still stick by my claim that potted citrus trees are hard to grow inside
Kristin Freeman
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8 years agoHere is my complete set up right now. I'm no expert by any means. I'm just kinda obsessed with growing citrus.
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Monica bf N. Carolina zone 7B
8 years agoMonica bf N. Carolina zone 7B
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8 years agoMonica I bought a half pound box of Nagami kumquats at Kroger grocery. They were small and they had seeds. I did a years worth of research and decided to order a 10 pound box of Meiwa kumquats from Florida kumquat growers Inc. They were delicious and I planted 300+ Meiwa seeds. I also bought Poncirus Trifoliata seeds since my research showed that kumquats from seeds were a no go. Out of 300 seeds I had 2 plants left and one thrown into the compost heap as low quality. My 2 died and I rescued the compost victim. 1 years later it was clear that I could not graft to PT. I planted seeds and ended up with 4 sweetlee tangerine trees for rootstock. They grew very nicely and are the pride of my citrus fleet. My Meiwa died and that was the end of my citrus career. A friend moved and gave me her 2 Meyer lemon trees. They did well so I built a greenhouse and kept the tangerine trees and the 2 Meyer lemon trees. 2 of my tangerine trees tripled in size over winter into spring and the Meyers doubled in size. A friends gave me a grafted Meiwa kumquat and 2 seed grown Fukushu kumquat trees while another friend sent me The New Zealand lemonade tree, all mentioned above
While doing all this I bought a fig tree and it took off and I have rooted over 30 cuttings that all produced figs. I can produce easily 500 to 2000 figs a year going into next season. The Hardy Chicago fig has been a real winner for me. This past year I harvested more figs than 5 apple trees of 20 feet. More than 17 full size peach trees 1 plum tree, 2 paw paw trees, 2 cherry trees, 7 blue berry bushes, almost as much as my black berries.
At current I have a total of 6 citrus trees gifted to me and 3 tangerine trees from seed. All 9 are doing well#3 above is in ground
sweethee#3 · More Info#4 above is in ground
I believe I know enough to get set up to produce most if not all of the citrus fruit we would eat in a year and do it cost effectively. I am there with the figs.
Gardening is a labor of love.
I will repeat that growing citrus trees take a real commitment to do well and is ONLY easy when the trees are not having problems.
I will also say if you are growing for foliage then grow from seed from fruit.
If you are growing for fruit start a bunch of trees from seed and learn on them for 2 years before buying a grafted tree. You get more fruit sooner if you blow 2 years growing from seed first as you go over the learning curve.
I can say now I really enjoy my trees
Monica bf N. Carolina zone 7B
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