Asked on Dec 16, 2015
I have a lemon tree question
by Nri941985
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My lemon tree is about 4ft tall. It drops leaves frequently. It develops flowers but drops very young fruit. I feed it regularly, water it often and keep it in the sun. This year it finally developed 2 ripe lemons. What am I doing wrong?
10 answers
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Try Happy Frog potting soil.
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Lis2122883
on Dec 17, 2015
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my suggestion is to repot the tree with a garden soil for fruit trees. You may be overfeeding and watering the plant.Watering should be done when dry to the touch.Fertilization should be done on a monthly basis during the growing season only.
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 17, 2015
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It mite need a bigger pot,,,, maybe some compost added to the soil,,, if it is in a pot sitting of concrete,,, the concrete gets so hot in the day time it cooks the roots in the pot... mite need to sit it on small piece of wood..
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Tam Castro
on Dec 17, 2015
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Probably watering to much. In Southern California I water my lemon trees about once a month and then I saturate it. Lemons all year long
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Kip
on Dec 17, 2015
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All these comments are valid but I would also question the quality of your water. Water the plant with room temperature water and also be sure it is not loaded with chemicals like chlorine and fluoride from the tap. I let mine sit out for a few days for that stuff to evaporate off and warm the water
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Jane Claypool
on Dec 17, 2015
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Call your county extension office or state ag department. In CA there is a type of citrus possibility of infestation. Also by calling who grows lemons in your area you may get answers. I have the same problems. I'm tempted to simply start over with new plants in winter when the representatives are at the local nurseries. Local nurseries also are a great resource of information.
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Gwen
on Dec 17, 2015
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Citrus trees often drop young fruit, they are naturally self thinning, and are the blooms being pollinated. Also slow release fertilizer with micro nutrients for Citrus would be best 3 times a year should be enough. If you repot make sure to keep the roots at the same level in the new pot. Citrus trees are shallow rooted and do not like a lot of dirt or mulch on their roots. Good luck
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Leona G
on Dec 18, 2015
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You may need to pollinate using small paintbrush or Q tip. Gently rub each bloom and stamo.
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Cool Gardner
on Dec 18, 2015
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Pee on it! Honest---- citrus need a certain amount of acidity in the soil and urea is ideal - gentle and easily absorbed! If you are shy about going outside and doing it then just collect some in ajar or bottle and pour on the roots.
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Stephen Taylor
on Dec 19, 2015
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Just my 2cents worth. I live in Cape town n that's in the western cape. And have seen lemon and lime trees bear loads of fruit. We are on the coast. I have seen, growing on the sidewalks in Kimberley which is in the Northern cape lemontrees. Ido know that it becomes very hot there during the summer months. They seem to thrive on minimum water.
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Brenda Gamba
on Dec 23, 2015
Lis2122883
on Dec 17, 2015
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 17, 2015
Tam Castro
on Dec 17, 2015
Kip
on Dec 17, 2015
Jane Claypool
on Dec 17, 2015
Gwen
on Dec 17, 2015
Leona G
on Dec 18, 2015
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