Possible Fungal issue Meyer Lemon Tree
Maxwell Sarles
5 years ago
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Comments (18)I'm surprised no one has mentioned this.... High Summer is a really rough time to be bare-rooting and re-potting most plants, let alone a finicky Citrus. In fact, I'd be even *more* surprised if your tree *hadn't* lost any leaves. For now, as Meyer Mike said, keep the mix moist. If there were roots in the upper inches, they're most likely dried and dead by now. Also, how long did you keep the tree in the shade? I would have kept the tree in the shade for 1 - 2 weeks. How are you fertilizing? Again, I agree with Mike - now is the time to be fertilizing good and heavy. Josh...See MoreMeyer Lemon Tree Dropping Lemons?
Comments (2)Meg, it's true that a certain percentage of immature fruit drop from a tree, but I think it happens moreso changing environments. Just like many flowering plants drop flowers once they come home w/us. Also, a NE exposure may not be enough light for citrus,...a tree that devours sun. Is it possible to set outdoors in summer? If not, do you have a brighter window? South or west? Otherwise, your doing everything right. Good luck, Toni...See Moremore Meyer Lemon re-potting issues
Comments (20)Sorry it took so long to reply,but I forget where I post and it takes me a while to find the respnses LOL. I have 7 chameleons right now,but that is down from 13.I am soon to be adding to my collection.I have 5 melleri chameleons and 2 veileds.I like working with chameleons from cool,montane conditions and many are very difficult to acclimate.I enjoy th challenge and sense of accomplishment I get from taking an emaciated and brutalized animal and making them healthy again.The melleri get about 2' long,but there are unconfirmed reports of them reaching 38''.Melleri are unique,in that,they communicate with infrasonic vibrations and appreciate social conditions in captivity.They know me and eat from my hand,where a new person will cause them to show stress.They are housed in a 20'L X 6'W X 6'T cage in my basement with mercury vapor bulbs providing all of their light needs and the need of the many plants as well.There is one window,but it is shaded by the house above and allows very little light.I recreated a montane jungle for them by running an automatic mist system throught the cage and supplying lots of suspended branches and plants.I am VERY careful about what fertilzers and pesticides get used in or around them.They are very sensitve to toxins,b/c the have tiny kidneys compared to their size and are easily poisoned.The temps are around 78F with warmer basking spots and night drop to 68-70F,which they like to have.A tentative list of plants that are in with them include,2 ficus 'ali',a florida strangler fig,banjo leafed ficus,fish-tailed palm,schefflera,draceana,pothos,mistletoe fig,and numerous other small plants.The chameleons are in that set-up during the cool months and are outdoors in warm months in custome cages, I built with shadecloth.I do have pictures,but I am a victim of Kodak's software that will not let me share,except via e-mail.I will be glad to send pix to anyone interested.The chams don't eat plants,but occasionally get the notion to browse a leaf or two.They will accept hand-fed greens like mustard and turnip though.I breed 9 types of tropical roaches for them to eat,as well as my own crickets,stick insects,and other fare.They also get silkworms and hornworms on occasion.They are a lot of work(this species),but I enjoy them and they complement my plnat keeping by having the same or similar needs to the plants.E-mail me at extensionofgreen@yahoo.com for pictures and visit www.melleridiscovery.com to learn more about melleri.That site is run by my friend Kristina,and I have two of her captive bred babies.It is a great site....See MoreMeyer Lemon Tree issues! Help please
Comments (1)Hi! I think it is nutrient - deficient. What do you credit and how often? What mix did you pot it in? Also, remove the stake as it will make the stem weak. I recommend using Foliage Pro when you water and then sprinkling in some Oscomote plus into the top later of soil. When it blooms, don't let it keep too many lemons otherwise it will put its energy into fruit production and will not grow....See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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