Q.My lemon tree
I live in Cleveland Ohio so I bring my lemon tree almost a year old indoors for the winter. It is strong and healthy. My question is there seems to be a sticky substance on the leaves. I don’t know what it is or if its harmful. In a week or so I’ll be bringing it back outdoors for the summer. Will it stay healthy even with this sticky stuff on the leaves? Or should I try to remove it, if so how?
Thank you in advance
Wanda
This is likely Honeydew; the secretions from pests.
Treat the tree with Neem Oil.
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/curling-citrus-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
