How Do I Get Blooms On My Citrus Trees?

Question

I have a small (4 ft tall) blood orange tree and a small clementine and neither has blooms…what type of fertilizer should I use?

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Answer 1

Unfortunately, flowering will be determined by much more than the type of fertilizer, though that will play a big role.

Depending on how fresh these plantings are, you may not see flowers for a few years, or at least until their roots get established and spread enough for flowering.

The proper fertilizer will change throughout the year, based on which part of its cycle the tree is in. This article will give you a general idea of how to feed them:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm

Here are some articles to help you understand other reasons that could cause your citrus not to fruit or flower:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/no-flowers-on-lemon-tree.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-not-fruiting.htm

Here is an article on watering tips for citrus:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm