I would like to know whether lemon can be grown in pot in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Here we have a temperature around 30C.
Citrus fruit,including Lemons grow in tropical and subtropical climates that have warm to hot summers and mild winters.
years old. Why is this happening and how can I fix it so it bears and keeps fruit? My lemon tree blooms constantly and produced fruit. The fruit grows to about the size of walnut and then drops off. The tree is 5 years old. Why is this happening and how can I fix it so it bears and keeps fruit?
Without knowing more about the growing conditions, soil and water managment for your lemon tree, we can only give you possibilities. Consider water managment, nutrition/fertilizer, and thinning of the numbers of fruit so that the tree water and fertility resources can supply enough for the fruit you have selected to retain.
This article may give you some other tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-fruit-drop.htm
It is 3 years old.
Yes, as long as you can keep up with water management while it gets established. If you have a vacation away planned this summer be sure to have someone water.
This article has more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/repotting-lemon-trees.htm
Have you fertilized? Good soil and water management are key factors in supporting growth, flower and fruit production. Plants use soil based nutrients and others are leached from the soil with irrigation and rains. If you rake up fallen fruit and leaves then the nutrients are not returned to the soil.
Fertilize, mulch and deep water once every week or 10 days. Don't water too frequently or root and crown rot can develop.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus
Do lemon trees need to have 2 trees to bear fruit?
Most types of citrus, including lemon, are self-fruitful and do not require cross-pollination to set fruit.
My lemon tree often gets yellow leaves. It is loaded with lemons. I fertilize regularly. Would a different fertilizer be better than Miracle Grow? Could I be over fertilizing?
These links will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm
Whats causing these little black holes or spots in my Meyer lemon tree leaves?
There are, actually, several diseases that can cause this. This article will help you to get started in diagnosing. If you cannot make a definite diagnosis, then you can click the hyperlink in the article to "consult your extension service" and it will take you to a page that will allow you to find the closest service to you.
Here is the article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/common-lemon-tree-diseases.htm