Big thorns and leaves on Meyer Lemon
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Does your Improved Meyer Lemon Tree have thorns?
Comments (3)Kev, my Meyer's has thorns..The lable ID'd as Improved Meyer's so I'm assuming it is..Thorns are about 1" long, but don't cover the entire tree/s. (I've more than one Meyers) Is your tree grafted? What's it's age/height? Now that days are getting longer, (thank goodness) citrus should flower..the thing about Meyer's, seems they're always in bloom and/or fruit. Make sure your tree is getting enough sun/additional artificial light..Some humidity and fresh, circulating air..Cooler nights help, too. In summer, (if possible) set outside..Fertilize..Toni...See MoreMeyer Lemon Tree - cut a non-blossoming branch or leave it?
Comments (27)Please help me. I received my Meyers lemon tree in February two years ago. The first year I had 30 lemons and because there were so many lemons, most of my branches broke (I did try to support them). After that my tree never seemed to come back to its beauty. Several times all the leaves dropped off. Finally I cut it back to try and start fresh. Now I have new growth, some beautiful and some (on the old branches) very small; those are not growing and the leaves are curled. I love one bloom and no evidence of future blooms. I have truly enjoyed my tree but now find myself very frustrated. Do I need perlite in my soil? Should I cut down on the water (I have two of the "bulb" watering glasses? I leave in Tidewater Virginia. Help. (MeyersMike feel free to call me 757-289-8899 with any and all advice. Thank you everyone for sharing advice....See MoreMeyer Lemon grown from seed with no thorns
Comments (11)Meyer Lemons are a cross between Mandarin and Lemon (which itself is an ancient cross between Citron and Pomelo). For comparison, Oranges are thought to have originally been bred through multiple crosses between Pomelo and Mandarin. If you grow from seed, the fruit will likely not be as sweet or have inferior flavor to that of its parents. The good news is that lemons tend to not be as bad from seed as other citrus types. Since Meyer is a first generation hybrid, there is a high chance the second generation could take more after either Lemon or Mandarin, though it is very unlikely it will be anywhere near as sweet as Mandarin. More likely, I think, you may get something as sour as Lemon but as watery and flavorless as a bad Mandarin....See MoreMeyer Lemon Tree Losing Leaves
Comments (3)How many holes are in the bottom of the pot? Are they blocked? The more holes the better. If you suspect root rot, it's just going to get worse with time. If it really is root rot, you have nothing to lose by changing it now. I believe the only way to get rid of it is to change the soil and trim off all the bad roots. Put the tree in a plastic pot that is a little bigger than the root ball. If you have to stake it, then do so. Keep the pot above the saucer as well to keep the water away from the roots. After all that has been done, put it in the sunniest and warmest place you can during the day....See Moreandrewtodd3
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