What's wrong with my lime leaves?
This is a new problem on this 11 year old Mexican Lime tree. They look like bleach splashed on the leaves. This does not match up with what I find on citrus leaf disease images online.
Any idea what it is?
Thanks!
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3 years agoAnnie SoCal Z10
3 years agoThanks for your replies.
I have different citrus trees for many years and this is the first time I've seen spots that look like fabric with bleach splatters on them. I've been using diluted Miracle Grow for years and have not done anything new or different with this lime. Don't know what could have gotten on these leaves that are 4 to 7 feet off the ground on the patio.
Aside from these spots that started appearing a few weeks ago this tree has many new leaves and put out lots of flower buds recently. I'd say it's doing better than it has in years. I have been consistent with watering in the last year and half.
Does salt burn look like this? When I water with diluted fert I do it to all the plants, This includes Kaffir Lime, Buddha's Hand citron, kumquat and Meyer's lemon. Nothing else has this. All my citrus are in good size pots and I switch out the soil every few years if they need it.
The above leave problem is my main concern since it's on quite a few leaves and I've never seen this type before. The other leave issue is pictured below. These leaves get soft and fall off.
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3 years agoAnnie SoCal Z10
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoMeyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
3 years agoAnnie SoCal Z10
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