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Realizing my lemon tree isn't getting enough direct sun

Ihave Nonamé
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

I live in the perfect climate for lemon trees - zone 9, in California. I read that they grow like weeds here and was sold.

Unfortunately, it looks like my tree will only get about 3 hours of direct sunlight (about 10am - 1pm) before the sun disappears behind my building and casts a long shadow onto my patio. I didn't realize my patio had so little direct sunlight... I transplanted the tree last week, into a large pot, and I'm not seeing changes. The purple bulbs aren't blossoming...I do see very small growth/leaves at the top but am unsure if they were there when I purchased it. I'm concerned for my tree.

Should I purchase a large grow lamp to turn on the minute the plant is overcome by shade?

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