Sign Up
Click on links below to jump to that question.
- Q.Lemon Tree – Tree Vs. Vine - I have been planting lemon trees from seed for a couple months, but I am noticing that some of the ...
- Q.How To Transplant A Small Lemon Tree From One Area To Another In My Yard - I planted a potted lemon tree in the ground but it needs to be moved to a sunnier spot that ...
- Q.Lemon Tree One Year Old In FL No Blossoms - I have a full grown lemon tree planted at least 1 year ago or more. I have not had any ...
- Q.Branch Disease Branches Turning White Leaves Brown - In the past 3 weeks healthy branches have been turning white and lemons are dropping off. Leaves are turning brown. ...
- Q.White Sticky Round Things (houseplant) - My neighbor thought they were white flies, but they do not move or fly. The tiny white sticky things on ...
- Q.White “stuff” On My Indoor Lemon Plant - I have an indoor lemon plant and there are white spots on the leaves and limbs. It can be removed ...
- Q.If Small Green Lemons Get Trimmed Off Can They Still Grow And Turn Yellow? - And if so how? I will be losing 40 of them!
Asked by
jtaraborrelli on
August 21, 2022
94103Q.Lemon Tree – Tree Vs. Vine
I have been planting lemon trees from seed for a couple months, but I am noticing that some of the seeds are developing into a vine-like sapling as opposed to a more standard young tree. Is there any reason for this? Are these different types of lemons?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 22, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It appears that some other seed has made its way into the soil at some point. That does not appear to be a citrus.
However, if you crush the leaves and get that standard "citrus" smell... There is a chance that it could be infected with a viral infection.
This is not likely, as it would have spread to the other plants, but is a possibility.
In the meantime, this collection of articles will give you all of the information that you could need about lemons trees:
Was this answer useful?00
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
- Asked by
Susan Costantini on
August 23, 2022
29492Q.How To Transplant A Small Lemon Tree From One Area To Another In My Yard
I planted a potted lemon tree in the ground but it needs to be moved to a sunnier spot that has room for it to grow. So far, no fruit has grown. It is getting taller but on the skinny side. I have no experience with growing citrus plants. Help!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 23, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It will be possible to do so, but this will be best done in Spring. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/transplanting-lemon-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/transplanting-trees.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Clwho50 on
August 30, 2022
34957-South FLQ.Lemon Tree One Year Old In FL No Blossoms
I have a full grown lemon tree planted at least 1 year ago or more. I have not had any blossoms. I water regularly it has a southern exposure. I fertilized it before planting, what else can I do?? Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 30, 2022
Certified ExpertA.There are a few possibilities, here. First, I would suspect that it needs more time. Realistically, you might see significant flower production after 2 or 3 years. This is given that all parameters are met, and the tree is old enough to flower.
Before feeding, I would do a soil test to make sure that it doesn't need, only, one or two nutrients. Most nutrients are lumped together, and having too much nitrogen in the soil, when all you need is phosphorus and potassium, will inhibit flowering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
This article will help, further:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/no-flowers-on-lemon-tree.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
October 8, 2022Q.Branch Disease Branches Turning White Leaves Brown
In the past 3 weeks healthy branches have been turning white and lemons are dropping off. Leaves are turning brown. I live in Wildes Meadow southern highlands of nsw.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It could be a cottony cushion scale infestation. Here is more info as well as info on environmental concerns:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-fruit-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/controlling-citrus-scale.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
October 10, 2022Q.White Sticky Round Things (houseplant)
My neighbor thought they were white flies, but they do not move or fly. The tiny white sticky things on the top of the leaves on my little lemon tree (10 inches) keep re-appearing. I removed them with a tissue, but they keep coming back. I just sprayed the plant/tree with rose bush bug spray and most of them disappeared, but not all. What are they and how do I get rid of them permanently ?? Thank You.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They likely are aphids. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/pests-of-lemon-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 15, 2023Q.White “stuff” On My Indoor Lemon Plant
I have an indoor lemon plant and there are white spots on the leaves and limbs. It can be removed with a shower and by my fingers. What is it and how is it removed?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 16, 2023
Certified ExpertA.It could be powdery mildew or a scale insect. Powdery mildew looks like talcum on the leaves. It is a fungal disease, usually from too much shade. Since yours is indoors, it may not be getting enough light.
There is a cushiony scale insect that leaves white spots. Here is info on both problems that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/controlling-citrus-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 6, 2023Q.If Small Green Lemons Get Trimmed Off Can They Still Grow And Turn Yellow?
And if so how? I will be losing 40 of them!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 7, 2023
Certified ExpertA.They look like they are a good size, and the most mature ones should go ahead and turn yellow. Size is more important when harvesting, than color. Put them on a bright counter in your kitchen, but not in direct sun.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/harvesting-lemons.htm
Was this answer useful?00
Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert
X
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!