I have a lemon tree that's had green lemons on it for almost a year. How long does it take for the lemons to get ripe?
It can take up to 18 months, depending on the conditions. Citrus fruit ripen faster or slower depending on how warm it is and how happy the tree is.
Some 6 weeks ago I purchased a 2 foot lemon tree and transferred it to a large pot. I would expect that the leaves would lay flat to collect light but they remain pointed upwards so that it is typically only the underside of the leaf is exposed. I am thinking this is a response to low moisture levels or poor root development but I do not want to over water. Flowers seem to be developing normally and the leaves are for the most part green. I noticed spider mites early that I cleaned off with my fingers and now I am going to try some Neem oil. Anyone with any ideas as to why why this may be occurring?
They will do this in response to too little water. As long as they have good drainage, it will not hurt them to get extra water. Just in case, it does not hurt to check for root rot (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm).
The leaves on my lemon tree are curling. It also seems to drop a lot of leaves. What to do? The tree had lots of flowers and lemons but most of them fell off. I have only 5 left that seem to be growing.
It sounds like the tree has a pest, maybe scale or aphids. It is hard to say as there are several pests that cause this kind of damage. We recommend treating these kinds pest with neem oil. It is safe for humans and animals but is very effective against most destructive plant pests.
I have grown a citrus plant from a seed. I believe it is a lemon. It is 5 years old. It is potted and is indoors during the long Canadian winter and outside in the hot and humid summer. When will it start blooming? Is there anything I can do? Will it bear fruit one day? What is the best fertilizer?
Citrus trees can take up to 6 years to mature and be able to bear fruit, especially when they are grown from seed. If you wait, then yes, it will eventually bloom and produce fruit.
These articles will help you with fertilizer:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm
I live in Sonora, Mexico. It's humid and very hot. My 3-year-old lemon tree lost all its leaves at the beginning of summer about a month ago. It gave a few flowers and then a few leaves fell, and now no more leaves. I don't know what's wrong. Can you help?
This typically occurs due to a lack of water. I would increase water to the tree and it should regrow its leaves.
My dwarf potted lemon has new leaves that are curling. What may be the cause of that?
This normally indicates that the plant is not getting enough water. Try increasing the water. Also make sure that it is thoroughly watered. Water it until the water comes out the bottom to make sure it is reaching the bottom of the container.
We have a container grown lemon tree - the lemons formed are large and variegated (almost striped). Sort of turning a yellowish but still more green than yellow. We've never picked one before so aren't certain what variety.
Lemons are ripe and ready to pick once they have completely turned yellow. However, slightly green-yellow ones can still be picked and will normally ripen off the tree, provided they are large enough. They should also be somewhat heavy feeling and hard with a 'glossy' look to them. If it's kind of squishy, you've waited too long. The lemon should also be about 2-3 inches in diameter.