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Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
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Bill M.
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Ponderosa Lemon Tree Help
Comments (12)It was put in a larger pot about 6 or 7 years ago. This year I had to put it in a new pot because the drain pan on the old pot broke and the water was draining out on our carpet. I put in in a new pot that was either the same size or slightly bigger. I didn't see any root congestion when I switched pots this year. Even if it did, I can not put it in a larger pot. My house is small, and with the other non-citrus trees we have to bring in also, we just don't have room for anything bigger. In the spring I cut the trees back to try to make them more bushy and less tall, and it has not been a problem. When I bought them I lived in Houston, TX, and If I had stayed there I would have ended up planting them in the ground and let them grow like they want to. However, I met my soul mate in Kentucky and we got married so I have to keep them potted so I can bring them inside in the winter until I have enough extra money to build some type of greenhouse. I have had the trees in Kentucky for about 4 years so far, and I have never had anything like this happen. I really believe that it is that new pot. It really doesn't drain like people on this forum say that citrus trees need to grow properly. If I can find a nursery open this time of year in our area I will get a new pot and some proper soil and repot it again. If not I'm going to have to wait till spring so I can get a pot from wal-mart, tractor supply, ect. At this time of year it is next to impossible to find any gardening supplies around here....See MorePonderosa lemon tree soil has gnats
Comments (6)Placing stones/sand on top of soil?? Wouldn't covering the soil keep it wet? Constantly wet/moist soil and dry, stale air, is a gnat maternity ward. Too bad we can't charge hospital fees. But seriously, for the time being, allow soil to dry between waterings. Improve the environment. Increase humidity. Run a fan a couple hours per day, or if possible, open a window. If your soil is too heavy, add mediums like Perlite. Also, containers that are too large, hold excess soil, excess soil means more water. I'm not telling you what to do, but if it were my plant, I wouldn't cover the soil. Especially with moss. Soil needs to breath. Also, if I suspected gnats, I'd keep an eye on the soil, make sure those little buggers kicked the bucket. Good luck, Toni...See Moreneed advice growing a new Ponderosa lemon tree in zone 5
Comments (1)Lon, treat your Ponderosa the same way you do as your Meyers..(as long as your Meyer's is doing well) Good light, well-draining soil..when it's time to repot, go up 1-2 sizes. As for pruning, do so for shape.. They love being outdoors in summer, but acclimate plant to sun..Don't set out in direct sun automatically..do so gradually until plant adjusts to light. Fertilize with a Citrus fertilizer, following directions. Good luck w/your new plant, enjoy..Toni...See MoreQuestion about Ponderosa lemon cutting.
Comments (13)I was looking at my Ponderosa today. It has 1 measley lemon.... it has another branch with small flower which will bloom in a couple of weeks... It did put on lots of new leaves... A couple are actually bigger than my hand. This tree is about 2-3'. I hear Ponderosa naturally grow to be big tree buts of course, in the climate we live and in a pot will drastically limit it's growth (Speed and max growth). I wouldn't be too worried about starting a cutting, growing in a pot will keep it at the same size as other potted citrus. Obviously a bigger pot and a better climate will increase it's size accordingly....See MoreBill M.
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