my meyer lemon tree has new growth but is losing lots of leaves and pea size fruit what am I doing wrong
-
360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Feb 17, 2012A few questions. How big is it? How long have you had it? What size pot is it in? Does the pot have drainage holes? Where in your home is it sitting? How often are you watering it? Need a little back ground info to give you an informed opinion. Thanks, DonnaHelpful Reply
-
-
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping on Feb 17, 2012Four Seasons you may be right about the watering. My lemon tree did this a lot in the winter because I often forgot to water it. Combine this with the dry heat in the basement...The fruit drop could be a nutrient deficiency due to being in a pot and getting washed out when watering. See if a dose of Miracle Grow plant food works.Helpful Reply
-
-
Douglas Hunt on Feb 18, 2012As Four Seasons and Flowerscapes have indicated, citrus grown indoors is subject to far more stresses than trees grown outside. The two chief things to remember are that, no matter where it is grown, citrus needs a regular supply of water, and that is a heavy feeder. Stick your finger down into the pot your tree is growing in. If it is dry 3 inches down, water deeply. Citrus needs more nitrogen than any other nutrient, so look for a slow-release fertilizer has at least a 2-1-1 ratio of nitrogen to potassium to phosphorus. The good news is that a young tree produces far more fruit than it can support, so you would probably have had to remove a lot of that fruit anyway.Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
Old desk with hard rubber top needs help
I have a very old desk that is in great condition except for the top. It is that old, hard rubber and it has a lot of dings and gashes (for lack of a better term). I ... See more
Do colors have to coordinate for bedroom and bathroom?
I recently got overzealous and bought a shower curtain, towels and rug for my bathroom in a totally different color than I planned on doing in the actual bedroom. Doe... See more
Should I remove plaster and lathe or can I just remove plaster?
I have an 1882 Balloon construction house that has some pretty extensive plaster falling off of the lath. I know that the lath actually adds to the wall stability, a... See more
How do I remove sand paint from the walls of a small bathroom?
Thought it was clever and a great look until I realized that if you fall against the wall it would scrape worse than a fall on cement. My husband is elderly and the l... See more
Has anyone had any luck removing artillery fungus?
Please provide personal success stories on how to get rid of fungus in mulch... not links because I have googled and watched others and tried. My daughter had a load ... See more
Which do you prefer: distressed wood or natural wood?
When it comes to choosing wood for your home decor, the finish can make all the difference in achieving the look and feel you want. Distressed wood, with its rugged c... See more
Repurpose glass crackle globes
I have several old solar lights with the glass crackle globe on top. The solar part doesn't work anymore. What could I do with the glass globes?