What am I doing wrong with my lemon tree?
Natasha (Chandler AZ 9b) W
7 years ago
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Whats wrong with my lemon tree?
Comments (13)Jean001, Thanks for the response I live in the SF Bay area - Fremont, CA. The soil type is clay here. Fertilizer. I have been using only Organic Citrus fertilizer for this tree. I used E.B. Stones Oragnic citrus fertilizer - 7-3-3 last year. This year I have been using Jobe's Organic Citrus fertilizer - 3-5-5. I typically fertilize once a month during spring and summer. I don't fertilize from Oct-Mar. Not sure if that is ok. I follow the directions on the package and I have been adding 1.5 cups each month for this tree. Two weeks back I added 1/2 cup of Iron supplement - Dr.Iron. I don't think it is Chelated Iron. Other than this I have not added any other supplements.The leaves are deformed and I thought I might have a spider mite infestation. So I'm spraying Insecticide soap to this tree once a week for three weeks now. Irrigation If we do not have rains which we have been having a lot lately, I typically water once a week for 5 minutes spring and summer. Also I stop after 5 minutes because the water starts to stagnates around the tree after 5 minutes. But it drains after a minute or two.Not sure if this means the drainage is bad. I'm not sure about the moisture content, How do I check it?...See MoreWhat am I doing right/what am I doing wrong?
Comments (28)My thanks to all of you who posted comments, both good and bad. I can't begin to tell you how feedback about my florals opened my eyes, so I was able to change things for my next set of photos. I'd never think that removable "props" would turn someone off. I also have to say that you're taking it well and seem to appreciate the feedback. Those of us selling can now see our house through strangers eyes and what a potential buyer might think when seeing our house online. How the photos look will dictate whether they take the time to actually walk our houses. The last time our house was for sale we did not get any feedback, so I'm very thankful for this forum and hope that the feedback you got helps you. I noticed that the wallpaper in my home got some of the most frequent and critical remarks and it's left me wondering about something. Is wallpaper no longer in vogue in new or remodeled homes or is it that my particular wallpaper is not to the liking of most of you? I've walked a lot of new communities with model homes and can say that here they are still using wallpaper but not in all of the rooms. You might pick the nicest rooms to keep the wallpaper. I love the foyer wallpaper but not with the door color and not with the flooring. You might think to leave some of it up and paint other walls, using it as an accent. Back entrance wallpaper - I would take it down. Half bath - I like the wallpaper but not with the light fixture. Study - I've seen similar paper used in homes I've walked. Utility - dislike the walls - would sheet rock & paint 1st floor master - would paint 1st floor master bath - I like the paper but not for a room like this. I would paint and think about putting up beadboard 2nd floor master - while I like the top paper, I think it would look better painted. The wood on the door is much too dark. I'd also think about putting up a scarf on the windows, then opening the blinds for the photo. While I like pink, others do not :( Second floor vanity/dressing area - this paper you could get away with leaving. Bath 2, second floor - I would try to lighten this room up or leave the picture out. Living Room - I would paint this I also realize that the paneled family room is dated but my thoughts on that is to either paint the paneling a neutral color or rip off the paneling, put up sheetrock and then paint. I also want to install engineered wood flooring in that room and perhaps extend it in to the foyer where, I admit, the tile color is also dated. Another area of critical comments was due to my home having so much carpeting. Has carpeting also gone out of style or do I just have too many rooms with carpet? We just did this in the master bedroom. I would sheet rock. The carpet wouldn't bother me here. I'm one of the weird ones that actually likes carpet, especially for my bad back. Walking on wood floors kills me. BTW, the Saint Bernard that appeared in at least one photo and brought about a comment or two that some people wouldn't even consider buying a home where a dog had been passed away on June 10 much to my hurt. I'm in the process of cleaning up all traces of his presence here. That is, everywhere but in my heart! Very sorry for your loss. After 22 years, I still miss our German Shepherd....See MoreWhat's wrong with my lemon tree?
Comments (2)Citrus trees are no strangers to bouts of fungus and lichens growing on the trunk, foliage and branches. These generally unwelcome guests are a plantlike organism that are often misunderstood. Some people will go to great lengths to remove the lichen growth from their fruit trees. But it's important to know that if you have lichens or fungus on your fruit trees, it may be a sign of a more serious underlying problem. Lichens are impressive organisms that consist of alga and fungus growing together. They can have a branch, leaf or hairlike appearance and can grow flat against the surface or hang down from tree branches. Lichens have gotten a bad rap and are often accused of negatively affecting the fruit tree they are growing on. But lichens are not parasitic and won’t harm the tree. Lichens grow on trees that are declining, so their appearance on your fruit tree is a sure sign something is wrong with the tree. While lichens generally don’t harm the tree, an abundance of lichen can result in poor growing conditions for the fruit tree. For example, lichens or fungus growing on the leaves can interfere with photosynthesis process while a thick growth of lichens on stems could add extra weight that results in damage twigs. Thankfully, lichens and fungus are nothing to be concerned about in small numbers and provide various benefits. The larvae of lacewings -- beneficial predatory insects that preys on undesirable pests -- use lichens as camouflage. Several species of birds and small mammals use lichens as nesting material. Lichens typically only affect the appearance of the fruit trees, but you may want to remove it anyway. Unfortunately, no chemicals will remove the lichens from fruit trees safely. If the type of lichen growing on the tree has a hair or mosslike appearance and hangs from the branches, you can manually remove them from the plant. When removing hanging lichens, carefully lift them off the branches instead of jerking it off the tree. This will help prevent damage to the tree. If possible, wait until the tree is dormant to remove the lichens. Keeping your Citrus trees healthy and maintaining their vigor goes a long way to prevent fungus and lichens from growing on a plant. Always follow the recommended growing requirements -- watering, lighting conditions and fertilizing -- for the specific species of fruit trees. This will promote a healthy tree with a thick canopy, which reduces the possibility of lichen growth. Proper growing conditions and soil fertility can stimulate plant growth and inhibit lichens. . Lightly pruning limbs covered with lichens or fungus can help prevent the spread of these organisms and stimulate the fruit tree's growth. Have a nice day. Mike...See MoreWhat's wrong with my lemon trees I am growing?
Comments (4)A two year old lemon tree should be about 2 to 3 feet high. Are you fertilizing the trees? They are "growing" in much too large of a container, and as Johnmerr pointed out you have them in a poor light situation. Citrus require fertilizers with higher levels of both nitrogen and potassium. You can use organic fertilizers if you wish, but citrus perform much better with conventional fertilizers. Wishing a good future to these trees....See MoreNatasha (Chandler AZ 9b) W
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