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- Q.Key Lime Tree - I have little white balls growing up the branches.
- Q.Key Lime Tree - Leaves are curled up and many fall off.
- Q.Key Lime - Bought in Nassau Bahamas and is potted. It is losing its leaves and looks less than when purchased. I feed ...
- Q.How To Grow A Key Lime Tree - How to grow a key lime tree?
- Q.What Is The Expected Life Of A Key Lime Tree - My tree is about 17 years old. Looks pretty bad. Is this a question of fertilization and sun, or is ...
- Q.How Can I Get My Lime Tree To Produce Limes - It is a large healthy tree but we haven't had limes in a couple of years.
- Q.Key Lime Fruit Tastes Bad - We have had our key lime tree about 7 or 8 years. Had its first fruit last year - only ...
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billywilly on
August 19, 2012
Answered by
Nikki on
August 20, 2012
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like a pest (like mealy bugs) or fungal growth (like mold), but a picture could help us to better determine what it is exactly.
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Sue j on
March 23, 2013 - Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
March 24, 2013A.Try to keep your lemon on the slightly dry side of evenly moist. Citrus do best with consistant watering. They do not appreciate being kept too wet nor allowed to dry out.
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-leaf-drop-why-a-lime-tree-is-losing-leaves.htm
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loviep on
June 10, 2014Q.key lime
Bought in Nassau Bahamas and is potted. It is losing its leaves and looks less than when purchased. I feed it. What to do?
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theficuswrangler on
June 11, 2014A.Give it more light; I'm almost sure that is the beginning of your problems. Get the light, water, and soil right before you worry about "feeding" it. Plants actually make their own food from light, air, and water. Fertilizer is just the frosting on the cake, so to speak. Here's an article that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/potted-lime-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
November 6, 2014Q.how to grow a key lime tree
How to grow a key lime tree?
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Nikki on
November 6, 2014
Certified ExpertA.All lime trees essentially need the same care. These articles will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-tips-care-of-lime-trees.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/mexican-key-lime-tree-info.htm
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SellersMcKee on
March 31, 2015
Jupiter, FLQ.What is the expected life of a Key Lime tree
My tree is about 17 years old. Looks pretty bad. Is this a question of fertilization and sun, or is my tree just too old?
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shelley on
March 31, 2015
Certified ExpertA.And, by the way, I read that some lemon trees can continue to bear fruit for up to 50 years, so I'm hoping there is still a little life left in yours!
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shelley on
March 31, 2015
Certified ExpertA.I know that Florida had a bit of a cold snap earlier this year - was your lime tree like this before the cold snap?
Have you seen any evidence of insect pests? This article will assist you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/problems-lime-trees.htmI can't exactly tell from the photo, but is only one main branch affected? The rest of the tree except for that one spot looks green unless the photo is deceiving me. If the branch is truly dead, you may want to consider removing it with a pruning saw, cutting as close to the trunk as possible. The best time to prune lime trees is early spring or late summer or anytime prior to blooming.
Have you changed how you care for the tree in terms of fertilization or watering? Double-check the care of your key lime tree by reviewing the information in the following article:
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Brokersandra on
July 18, 2015
SW FloridaQ.How can I get my lime tree to produce limes
It is a large healthy tree but we haven't had limes in a couple of years.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 20, 2015A.Here is a link to help you pinpoint the issue.
Most reasons for no blooming or limes can be easily corrected.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
WannaB on
August 24, 2015
southeast corner of Alabama - about 10 miles from Gulf CoastQ.key lime fruit tastes bad
We have had our key lime tree about 7 or 8 years. Had its first fruit last year - only a few limes. This year there is a bunch but they smell weird and taste horrible. Tree is about 8 to 9 feet tall - nice looking tree. Has southern sun exposure as well as some east and west. Is not where water stands around it. We've tried picking the fruit when it is little and as they grow - trying various sizes. but they all stink! Inside is dry with big seeds, although the last couple picked have been juicy. But still stinky. Any hints or suggestions? Thank you.
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 26, 2015A.The most often problem with dry and small citrus is caused by lack of water and soil nutrients.
Check the moisture level and watering practices to the links below.
Adding 2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch will help with moisture.Also a soil test can be very beneficial. This will tell you what you may need to add to the soil for fruiting success.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/mexican-key-lime-tree-info.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/dry-lime-fruit-what-causes-dry-limes.htm
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