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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    December 26, 2010
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    It is not normal for the plant to shed its leaves,but that being said, it can recover from this. You will need to make sure it gets exactly what it needs in terms of water and light.If you are fertilizing, stop until the leaves regrow as this can damage the roots since the fertilizer has nowhere to go.

    If you expect more frost,make sure that the tree is covered at night (a bedsheet will do) and that that the covering is taken off first thing in the morning.

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    Nikki on
    January 7, 2011
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    They would be treated like herbs. This article can help with preserving them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/how-to-dry-herbs-various-methods.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    February 9, 2011
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    For the future, you should not cut most plants back by more than 1/3 in one year (there are some exceptions, but not many).

    This article will help you figure out if your tree is alive or dead:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

    If the trunk is still alive above the graft line, it will come back.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 13, 2011
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    It sounds like it may be a watering issue. This is common for indoor lime trees, but does need to be addressed. Make sure that the roots of the plant never dry out and keep it consistently watered. Just for good measure, give the tree some water soluable fertilizer the next time you water.

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  • Answered by
    CaptainAng on
    February 14, 2011
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    Citrus trees indoors also require ample humidity. They need a place that gives them full sun and protection from heating and cooling vents. Citrus trees also need good drainage (over-watering is the main culprit in citrus tree death). Key limes do not like to be kept moist. You want to water your tree deeply when you water it and then leave it alone until it needs water again (they actually like it a little on the dry side but not dried out).

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 11, 2011
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    This normally happens due to watering issues. This article will explain more:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-leaf-drop-why-a-lime-tree-is-losing-leaves.htm

    The best thing you can do is just make sure it gets the water it needs. The leaves will grow back. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 7, 2011
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    You can, but it will need special care to keep it healthy. The following article should be of some help to you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 12, 2011
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    It may need to be pruned up a bit. The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/tips-for-pruning-lime-tree.htm

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