I have a Meyer lemon tree.
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Erica Glasener on Dec 11, 2011Liana, bringing a plant from the outside to the inside it's not surprising that it would drop some of its leaves, the shock. But you want to make sure you site it in a bright (sunny if possible) window and you can also place the pot on a saucer with gravel and water so it gets some extra humidity. Hot indoor air will also cause it to loose a few leaves. Water when the soil is dry to the touch. It should recover but will be happy once spring arrives and you can bring it back outside.Helpful Reply
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Garden Rebel / Sims Landscaping, Co. on Dec 12, 2011Erica is exactly right and it just so happens that Lemons and Limes tend to be the most cold sensitive of all Citrus, too.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Dec 12, 2011When you take your plant back out in the spring (and when you bring it in again next fall) you can reduce its stress by making the transition less abrupt. Move it to a shady spot outside for a couple of weeks first so the change in amount of light is not so dramatic.Helpful Reply
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Liana B on Dec 12, 2011Thanks very much.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Dec 12, 2011You're welcome, Liana. Good luck with your Meyer lemon.Helpful Reply
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Mike and Anne on Dec 12, 2011Next year you may want to bring your Meyer Lemon back in the house a bit earlier. As Douglas says, move it to a shady place for a few days and bring it inside before nighttime temperatures outdoors get below 55 degrees.Helpful Reply
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Liana B on Dec 12, 2011Actually, I did bring it in probably about a month ago. I just don't think it looks like it is doing very well. I have moved it to a sunnier location but I don't have the best exposure in my home.Helpful Reply
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Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping on Dec 13, 2011My Meyer Lemon did well for several years. If you have a great memory, you can put it outside on a warm day. Just remember to take it in.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Dec 13, 2011Your Meyer definitely wants as much sun as possible, Liana.Helpful Reply
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