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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 21, 2018
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    This has just a few likely causes. It could be that there is too much Nitrogen in the soil, or the opposite. That there could be a lack of phosphorus in the soil. If you feed the tree once or twice a year and do not expect it to be a nutrient deficiency, then I would suspect that the soil pH is off. You can take a sample of the soil to your local extension service, and they will be able to test your soil and tell you if anything is off with it.

    Here is an article on the subject: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-fruit-thick-rind.htm

    Here is an article to help you find your local extension service: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 23, 2018
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    Yes, this article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/propagating-lemon-seeds.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    December 30, 2018
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    This behavior is completely normal as a reaction to reduced lighting of being indoors. The best course of action will be to supplement lighting indoors. These will need about 200 watts per tree to produce well. Unfortunately, the fruit will not reach full potential without the extra lighting, and most window lighting still filters out some of the necessary wavelengths of light for fruit production.

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    MeloTheRainbow on
    January 2, 2019
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    Thank you for your advise. I have changed its container to a much larger pot and checked that there were no fungal infection at the bottom. I have also added pebbles to the bottom and add healthy organic turf and soil now I will also put 200 Watt lighting to the room.

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    drtreelove on
    January 1, 2019
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    Some leaf loss can be normal, especially if from the interior of the foliar canopy. This can be due to seasonal shedding of older, interior leaves, change of growing conditions, watering, sunlight exposure.

    But if the leaf loss is from the newer leaves on the outer portion of the canopy, or if it is excessive leaf loss (more than 10% to 20% max), then it can be the result of water deficit/drought stress or other physiological stress factors.

    If you send photos and better description of the growing conditions and your fertilization and water management program, we may be able to give a better diagnosis and recommendations.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 2, 2019
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    Typically, neem oil will take care of this issue with a few application. As for what's happening to it... I have many container citrus myself. It took me a long time to figure out how to keep them healthy. The answer is as simple as some dolomitic lime, and iron sulfate. This will prevent most issues well before they start. Container citrus tend to change their soil environment very quickly, so applying these once every few months will mitigate the changes the citrus will make to its soil.

    This article will help with growing container citrus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm

    This will take you to articles on many ways to control insects, naturally: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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    drtreelove on
    January 4, 2019
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    It's not necessary to remove them, but if the do use water and nutrients to develop and put some stress on available resources for the tree. Remove the lemons that you are not going to use, especially the over-ripe ones as they fade, brown and shrivel or sustain frost damage. If there are lemons still ripening that you will use, then no need to remove them.
    Prepare for possible freeze warnings and cover the tree to prevent frost damage.

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    drtreelove on
    January 7, 2019
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    OK now I see additional photos.
    Prune off the 3 -4 lowest branches and the broken stubs.

    Re-pot with a good quality potting soil like this, or make your own:

    https://www.domyown.com/dr-earth-home-grown-organic-potting-soil-p-9497.html

    https://www.planetnatural.com/potting-mix-recipes/

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