Blood orange tree issues
Andrew B
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Comments (2)I believe they are grafted. The trees look super healthy. Had a problem about 4 months ago with scale but it's been taken care of and the trees really look good. Is it possible that the fertilizer is working to promote new growth - which is abundent, instead of promoting fruit growth and if so, is there anything I can do? This tree is like my third child, it gets so much attention :)...See Moreorange tree blood orange
Comments (4)Hi Tony, The first leaf isn't a true leaf..It'll take even longer for the true leaves to form. Is your seedling getting sun? They need light to grow...and a mild dose of fertilizer. You didn't mention where you lived..What state are you in? If you live in a cold climate, with gray days nearing, your seedling will probably halt its growth. Keep seedling in a bright window, adding humidity. Do not allow soil to stay constantly wet..keep barely moist. Since winter is approaching, don't fertilizer after October. If possible, place plant under artificial light at night, even a few hours will help..If you have a light setup near a window, that'll be better. What size pot is the seedling growing in? You don't want to use too big a container..I find peat pots/pellets work fantastic, and they come in different sizes. 2 1/4" - 2 1/2" How about roots? Are they creeping out of the drainage hole? Toni...See MoreA couple issues with my Moro Blood orange
Comments (10)John, I know not all mites are created equal :-) I'm a Master Gardener, and have some knowledge about pests and their beneficial predators. I'm not an expert by any stretch, either, and not an entomologist by a long, long stretch (I'm a nurse, actually). But from everything I can find, and I have looked at about 10 sites, the Montdorensis is teeny, tiny. And they don't seem to look anything at all like these large green bugs which appear to be about a 1/4" long. Montordrensis appear clearish. Not with this very distinct, green hard shell. I looked through the link you included, and the only photo I can see for this predator mite is the one I have in my post above. Where are you seeing these gigantic predator mites (relatively speaking, as mites for the most part, and very, very tiny) on the link you provided? I must be missing the photos. Willing to be educated. Patty S....See MoreBlood orange tree
Comments (4)Unless you're in some weird microclimate, you can just grow yours in the ground. 9a is a citrus appropriate zone. If you have a cold snap, just put some Christmas lights on it or a sheet....See MoreAndrew B
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