My Lemon tree is around 2 years old now and it is well maintained. It grows flowers but those are falling down and not converting in lemons. Any special care need to be taken?
Here is a link that should help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm
I have one lemon tree in a big pot on terrace which gave me 3 lemons but suddenly it bacome totally dry, even no leaves on it right now. What to do? It was 2 year old plant which was flowering wonderfully but suddenly it was all over.
It sounds like the problem is uneven watering. Citrus trees are deceptive in that they will not lose their leaves due to being too dry until after they have been watered. I would make sure that the tree is getting enough water, all the time, especially since it is in a pot and during fruiting. Potted plants require more water, at least twice a day. Even if you water regularly, you may have a dry pocket in the soil that is repelling water. It happens with potting soil if it gets too dry one time, or if you always water the tree from the same spot on the soil. You should try soaking the tree's container in the tub for 1-2 hours, covering as much as possible with water to try to resoak the soil. For additional info, the following articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm
I was given a lemon bush in May. It has grown very well and been pruned as needed. There are lots of dark green fruit on it. I think it must have gotten mixed up with other plants and is actually a lime. Some of my fruit are larger than an egg and remain green! How can I tell when they are ready to pick? I have one large flower blooming and another has just started. Is that the usual for this time of year? I have brought the plant indoors now. It's on my counter under a fluorescent light. Is that adequate?
It can take upwards of 9 months for lemons to ripen.
Citrus need lots of sunlight, water and nutrients to grow.
Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemons-stay-green.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/harvesting-lemons.htm
I just brought my lemon tree inside for the fall/winter. The leaves are dropping off and the green fruit is not turning yellow.
I had this same problem with my Meyer Lemon Tree. The fruit may stay dormant as a green color all winter as mine did, and then turn yellow in the spring. My tree had absolutely no leaves on it in the beginning of the summer, but it miraculously recovered when we placed it outside. Make sure it has enough sun because lemon trees do not love this New England weather. Maybe try a very small amount of all purpose fertilizer. DO NOT OVERWATER this kills most of my plants.
I have a lemon bush that does bear some lemons and has bad thorns! Probably about 8 years old, transplanted about 6 years ago. This year its limbs have grown fast and reach about 7' tall. Must do something to control its size. Should I try to make a tree of it, or just prune and shape it to keep as a bush?
Yes, you can prune the Lime Tree to help control it's size and shape.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/tips-for-pruning-lime-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/thorns-on-citrus-trees.htm
I've given our lemon tree a rather drastic prune (end of winter in Australia), and now it is shooting all along the what is left of the branches and trunk. What should I do please? Oh, it's in a pot and it's first season gave us 16 BEAUTIFUL lemons. :)
You may have over pruned your Lemon Tree.
You should only remove about 1/3 of the branches in any given prune.
It sounds like it is stressed and container planted Lemon Trees will tend to send out sucker shoots. These should be trimmed away right away as they take energy away from the tree.
You will need to give the tree time to recover.
Here are links to refresh you on the care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htm
I have a young lemon tree. It has a sticky substance (odorless, tasteless, clear) that has started on the leaves. Can you advise please? Also, I got Neptune's Harvest Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer (nitro 2%). How often do I fertilize and should I dilute that in water? I'm getting conflicting info online and can't find specifics on "how to" -THANK YOU!
The sticky substance is call Honeydew. It is the secretions of insects.
Treat the tree with Neem OIl. Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.
I have listed links to help you with both in infestation, growing and fertilizer application.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm