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Q.Persian lime tree leaves turning a color

Zone 33470 | gailneil1@hotmail.com added on December 24, 2018 | Answered

A few leaves are turning a light color

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drtreelove
Answered on December 25, 2018

From the photo, I see two color patterns that I can comment on, none that are of great concern.

The lighter green, yellow appearance on the new growth is normal. Nitrogen will move into the new growth from the older green growth as the foliage matures.

The severe discoloration patterning in some of the older leaves may be due to a nutritional deficiency, a genetic disorder, or a plant disease. It's hard to differentiate without a laboratory analysis.

But since its only a few leaves at this time, I would concentrate on keeping the plant as healthy as possible with good soil and water management. It may outgrow and resist the disorder.

Water is of course the first consideration, not too much or too little:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm

Fertilize with a complete organic fertilizer formulated for citrus, like this:
https://www.downtoearthfertilizer.com/products/blended_fertilizer/citrus-mix-6-3-3/

http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C107/m107bpleaftwigdis.html

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-tips-care-of-lime-trees.htm

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