fireweed22, you're probably better off posting your question over on the Citrus forum. And, post photos as well, which are always helpful, along with your potting mix, what brand fertilizer you're using and how frequently you fertilize, whether the trees is on its own roots (seedling or rooted cutting), or grafted, how much sun it gets indoors, as well as where you live and your zone (your zone and location can be added to your "Zone" field, see mine). Sometimes it can take a year, two or even three for citrus trees to bloom and set fruit, a little longer for seedlings. Patty S.

Fun thread! Sam, let us know how your seeds/seedlings do for you. Just to echo what the others have said about cold too. Despite their reputation for being extremely cold-sensitive, my Mexican lime (also known as 'Key lime', especially on the Gulf Coast) has not had any difficulty with cold over the last five years. I live at just over 2,500 feet elevation at the N. Scottsdale/Carefree border and it's never had any really serious issues with cold and produces an abundant crop of tiny limes each year--they're delicious. My 'Bearss' lime croaked after 18 months in a nearby spot (cause unknown, but probably erratic care on my part, lol), but this Mexican lime has really thrived, along with some other citrus trees in the garden. While they may be cold sensitive, I'd say they're worth a try, especially if you live in one of the warmer parts of the warm-winter areas of AZ (which I don't). Take care, Grant

Starless, I'm not sure when planting season in AZ starts/ends...Perhaps you can talk to neighbors, ask the last planting date of the year. If you decide to leave your lime in a pot, since it's in a 5 gallon, why repot at all? I'd simply leave in the container it's in, then when appropriate planting time comes, set in the ground. Since it can drop to 25 degrees in Dec, it may be best to wait till spring. This will give your lime tree time to adjust. Perhaps someone living in AZ can be of further help. Toni

Hi Monica. I was looking at your pics when I zoom the pic kind of blurs out . It looks like a branch has some damage either by an animal that took some bites out of it or it was scraped on something not to worry it should heal . I do see white specs around the wound might be cottony cushion scale . Also check for spider mites very common on indoor citrus you will need a magnifying glass . I would leave space between your trees just incase you do have bugs on your lime tree .When watering I gently tip the pot if it moves easily it needs water . Does the tray underneath your pot collect water ? Make sure no water collects in the tray . Next time you water take your tree outside and give it a good shower this will remove any dust and spider mites . Also I would place a small fan near your trees they love good air circulation . Good luck Brian