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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    December 4, 2010
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    If you are just looking to overwinter a plant, a standard florescent bulb placed 6-12 inches from the plant will suffice. It does not provide a complete light spectrum, but it is enough for a plant for a few months over winter.

    If you are looking for a light to help plants over an extended period of time, you will need to get a full spectrum, "grow" light. It will provide the red and blue spectrum that plants need in the long term. It looks just like a florescent light, but will be marked as a plant light and will cost a good deal more than your standard florescent bulb. As with the florescent bulb, it needs to be close to the plant to be effective.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 21, 2011
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    It can be saved. Make sure it gets the proper care and the leaves will regrow. I would not recommend planting it in the ground until it has regrown its leaves. Here is some help for its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm

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    Heather on
    March 7, 2011
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    It sounds like you may have a pest problem, possibly scale. Fortunately, all the pests that can cause this kind of damage are treated the same way, so when you treat for one, you treat for all. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm

    Also, make sure the tree is staying evenly watered. Uneven watering can contribute to leaf loss.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 25, 2011
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    As long as you are pruning back what is dead, this is fine.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 31, 2011
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    The tree probably needs more water. Make sure you are watering every day until the is established. If you are already watering everyday, tamp the soil down around the roots. There may be an air pocket that is causing the roots to dry out.

    This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 19, 2011
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    Did you fertilize or spray the plant recently? This sort of spotting can happen if it is fertilized or sprayed while slightly under watered.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 19, 2011
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    It sounds like a nutrient problem or possibly a water problem. Fertilize the tree and make sure it is getting enough water.

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