I Have A Kumquat In A Pot And Have A Problem With A Pest

Question

Though I control the amount of water I use to water it(checking regularly with a meter) I have lost a lot of leaves and branches. It is flowering and the leaves look really healthy but still drop off. However I noticed that on the trunk sap is dripping out and on one of the branches there has appeared a white foamy substance. On touch its sticky like the sap I could not see any creature in it but I am suspecting the tree has been infested by something. Can you help! How can I stop this happening ? Is there a cure ?

Answer 1

You may have several issues going on. I would look for scale insects, and possibly even spittlebugs. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kumquat/growing-kumquat-trees-in-pots.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spittlebug-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/leaves-falling-off-citrus-tree.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-limb-dieback.htm

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/citrus-insects-related-pests/

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/hs141