Meyer Lemon Tree major leaf loss
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Meyer lemon tree and leaf loss
Comments (6)Tony, sometimes this happens during winter months. Hopefully, you should start seeing new buds/leaves soon..Make sure your tree is getting the strongest light possible..If it's warm enough and you can set outside, do so gradually until your tree in sitting in full sun. You don't want the remainging leaves to burn. Normally it's stated when a plant has insects or bad health, fertilizer shouldn't be applied, but because your plant is a citrus and leaf drop is common in winter, I'd go ahead and give a good dose of fertilizer high in nitrogen. I don't mean to overdose; follow container directions. If you can't find a citrus food, use Azalia fertilizer or Miracle Gro. BTW, if you can't take your tree outside, mist leaves daily..And check out Superthrive Hormone. Toni...See MoreLemon tree Massive Leaf Loss
Comments (6)Patty: I tried to drive a bamboo stake (I don't have any metals ones) into the ground with a hammer but I was only able to get it about 5-6 inches down. I dug a bit more around that area so I could pull some of the soil out and some of that soil did seem to be a bit like a clay but it certainly wasn't wet but it wasn't completely dry either (it was crumbly). I think if I'm going to go a couple of feet down I'll have to dig a big hole or water it first to loosen it up as the soil is pretty hard (digging to 6 inches wasn't easy going). I'm not sure what zone I'm in I guess tropical being in Bangkok, Thailand. I think the zones are US specific but not really sure. Socal2warm: Yes I guess it's lost 50%+ now from what it was; the remaining leaves don't look unhealthy but this tree had new foliage almost always since it was planted but now there is no new foliage coming. Azier: That's good to hear maybe it is nothing to be overly concerned about. Even though it is winter it's not really ever very cold (never have to wear a jacket) here but some of our trees have dropped all the leaves before and bounced back (not citrus). Many thanks for all the feedback....See MoreContainer Meyer Lemon: persistent spider mites, leaf drop, please help
Comments (4)It's going to be quite a challenge not being able to put it outside. A forceful spray of water goes a long way to eliminate pests in a non-toxic way. Keep wiping down branches and leaves -- maybe with a mild soapy solution or maybe with alcohol....See MoreHelp! Meyer Lemon tree with major change.
Comments (7)The "take off" was due to being moved from a perfect citrus potting soil to a bonsai mix. Blooms are triggered by temperature and water availability. Producing flowers and fruit is natures way of continuation of the species. It has come from a heat wave to cooler temperatures which are triggering the flush. Had the plant had the original potting soil it would have flushed in the spring. You added magnesium. Why? Did you see an inverted "V" of green at the base of the leaf (particularly older leaves)? Mg is necessary for chlorophyll formation and seed development. It is more of a problem with sandy soils. It is usually corrected with a foliar spray. Quickest way to kill a citrus is add elements helter skelter. Growing indoors you have to mimic the outdoor seasons. February not much happens. The largest flush is the spring with the second largest the summer and smallest the fall. The leaves for what ever reason do appear sunburned. If the leaves want sun they will point towards the sun (like first photograph). Second photograph the leaves are pointing downward (blocking sun). Savvy citrus groves use netting to block some of the suns rays. Limp growth is a sign you are underwatering or your potting mix is not holding enough water. Plant came with enough fertilizer for 2-9 months of growth. Don't fertilize unless you see signs you need fertilizer. Don't fix things that aren't broken....See MoreHU-784912749
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