Help with blood orange tree
higs89
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Something is eating my blood orange tree
Comments (5)If the branches are soft enough, and if you have enough snails. They can decimate tender young leaves and branches. And, they seem to have built-in "radar" for citrus. I battle them constantly here in the coastal San Diego county area :-( I should by stock in Monterey, the company that makes Sluggo. Hand picking will not suffice, you really do need to apply bait. Sluggo is just iron phosphate, so it will eventually just break down into iron in the soil. Sluggo works well, Deadline works exceptionally well. Also, do you have deer in your area? Deer will also eat off low tender citrus branches. Patty S. This post was edited by hoosierquilt on Sun, Jun 2, 13 at 18:19...See Morestrange new growth on blood orange and satsuma trees
Comments (3)I was going to post a sympathy response also with my own pics, but it's too depressing. I got hit BAD this Fall, despite my luck with very little damage in prior years. Perhaps it's moving northward in CA even stronger now since the introduction (I live in central CA San Joaquin Valley). Nearly ALL my young growth on more than half my container trees was damaged like the above picture or worse! I would estimate only about 10% of the young shoots/foliage were spared, and every warm day during the past couple weeks I see a few more bite the dust. Citrus in this area is (was) generally pest and disease free. hmmpphh.....See Moreindoor blood orange tree dying?
Comments (2)Hi Patricia..how warm/hot is the porch? Was your tree outside in summer? If so, how long has it been since bringing indoor? You said, "the leaves look very healthy even after they have fallen off." So you're saying foliage haven't any yellow or brown? Just green leaves that drop??? Is the air dry? Do you use a humidifer? Dry air causes all sorts of problems. (for plants, pets and people. They sell hygrometers (meters that read and display humidity) from 7.00 and up. They come in handy. Placing plants inside deeper/wider saucers filled w/stones or pebbles, then adding a little water, called a pebble tray, helps the air somewhat. Daily misting keeps foliage clean and moistens air a bit, especially if plants are grouped together. Since leaves aren't discoloring, it's difficult diagnosing a problem. Even if insects were the reason your citrus is losing leaves, there's usually some indication of their presence. I'd check leaves, stems and soil to be on the safe side. Don't fertilize during winter months. Set your tree in the most sun possible. Water well, but let soil dry between waterings. If possible take your citrus to the sink or shower and hose..I'd do this once a wk. Though some people are skeptical about this product, I'd buy a bottle of Superthrive Hormone and Vitamins. Follow directions. Good luck, Toni...See MoreNeed help planting/pruning blood orange tree
Comments (2)The most current industry thought is not to cover the cut with paint. When you plant the tree in the ground dig a hole just large enogh to fit the tree's root ball. For any back fill needed, use only the dirt removed while digging the hole. Do not add any foreign materials such as peat etc. Depending on the weather you should water a couple times a week, being careful that the roots don't dry out ....See Morehigs89
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