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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    October 9, 2011
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    It is possible that this is insect damage, likely mites. They can be very small and hard to spot. You can check for them by holding a white piece of paper under some of the affected leaves and gently shaking the branch. If there are mites, you will see specks on the paper. They can be treated with a miticide, like neem oil.

    Another less likely possibility is that it is a fungus and a fungicide should clear it up. If you use neem oil, it is both a fungicide and a miticide and will treat both possible issues with one solution.

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    Heather on
    October 10, 2011
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    If you will be putting it in a room with no windows, the UV light will need to be within inches of it and even that may not be enough. They need alot of light. They can do well as a houseplant if given a bright window to sit in or next to. If this is not possible, several UV or florescent lights placed very close to the tree should be enough to get it through the winter.

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    Nikki on
    October 7, 2011
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    There are a couple of disease that can cause this kind of problem. This article has a list and pictures of the different diseases to help you pinpoint which one it is and help for fixing the issue:
    http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/C107/m107bpfruitdis.html

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    Nikki on
    October 13, 2011
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    It likely will fruit, but it may take 4-6 years before it is mature enough to fruit.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    October 17, 2011
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    Yes, you can actually get lemons from the tree, even if you are growing indoors part of the year.

    The trick to to make sure that the tree is getting enough water. The soil can never go dry. The fruit will be the first thing aborted by the plant if it feels it is not getting enough water. You may also want to give the tree a slow release fertilizer. This will ensure the tree has all the nutrients it needs as the fruit develops.

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    Nikki on
    October 18, 2011
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    Lemons are ripe and ready to pick once they have completely turned yellow. However, slightly green-yellow ones can still be picked and will normally ripen off the tree, provided they are large enough. They should also be somewhat heavy feeling and hard with a ‘glossy’ look to them. If it’s kind of squishy, you’ve waited too long. The lemon should also be about 2-3 inches in diameter.

    The amount of time time it takes for a lemon to ripen can vary depending on several things. First, different varieties have different ripening times (typically between 3-18 months). Second, the conditions the lemon is grown under can shorten or lengthen the time it takes for it to get ripe. For instance, if it is not warm enough, the ripening process will slow down.

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    Nikki on
    October 22, 2011
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    These articles will help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm

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