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- Q.I Live In Florida , USA. I Need Either Seeds Of The Bush Lemon Or Seedlings Where Can I Purchase ? - Where can I purchase bush lemon seeds or seedlings
- Q.My Lemon Tree - I live in Cleveland Ohio so I bring my lemon tree almost a year old indoors for the winter. It ...
- Q.Need To Know If Topping (pruning) A Potted Lemon Tree Is Safe - Lemon tree is "leggy" and requires staking, Base isnt widening, and tree is growing upwards rapidly
- Q.Lemon Trees Are Dying - trees are dying fast. I lost 4 lemons. I have one more . leaves fall off, used soap/insect solutions. citrus ...
- Q.A Sick Lemon Tree - there is a lemon tree in our backyard. It was neglected, hardly ever watered for about 18 mths. ...
- Q.I Have A Lemon Tree That Occasionly Has Some Sort Of Fly Or Other Pest That Is Eating The Leaves. What Natural Homemade Spray May - I use to eliminate this problem?
- Q.Lemon Tree Problem - Awkward brown spots on leaves with sides browning. What is this? Recently it had a bad spider mite infestation and since then ...
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April 28, 2019
32955Q.I live in Florida , USA. I need either seeds of the bush lemon or seedlings where can I purchase ?
Where can I purchase bush lemon seeds or seedlings
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 28, 2019A.Do a Google search for seeds; also check Ebay and Etsy, they are often good sources for seeds.
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April 29, 2019Q.My lemon tree
I live in Cleveland Ohio so I bring my lemon tree almost a year old indoors for the winter. It is strong and healthy. My question is there seems to be a sticky substance on the leaves. I don't know what it is or if its harmful. In a week or so I'll be bringing it back outdoors for the summer. Will it stay healthy even with this sticky stuff on the leaves? Or should I try to remove it, if so how? Thank you in advance Wanda
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 29, 2019A.This is likely Honeydew; the secretions from pests.
Treat the tree with Neem Oil.
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/curling-citrus-leaves.htm
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novahodo on
May 4, 2019
Buhl, ALQ.Need to know if topping (pruning) a potted lemon tree is safe
Lemon tree is "leggy" and requires staking, Base isnt widening, and tree is growing upwards rapidly
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 5, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Yes. Lemons flower on new growth, so prune where you would like it to start branching. Only let new growth come from this point, or close to this point. Prune off all other growth except for this.
I have to assume that this is an indoor specimen, since you are outside of their native range. You may have to address the reason that it is leggy. It should never need staking, as this is a sign that it is not receiving near enough light. During its indoor stay, if you intend to produce fruit, you will need at least 200 watts of horticultural lighting per tree. If you only intend to have an ornamental tree for the house, and outside during summer, then no extra light will be needed to simply keep it alive during its indoor stay.
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May 5, 2019Q.lemon trees are dying
trees are dying fast. I lost 4 lemons. I have one more . leaves fall off, used soap/insect solutions. citrus food, alcohol on leaves,lost all fruit and buds. clean leaves with alcohol, used tape. NEED HELP NOW.......!!! MAYBE CHANGE SOIL? HELP
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 5, 2019A.It sounds like your plant is very stressed. If you were treating for pests; we would recommend Neem Oil as a good treatment.
Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-leaf-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/leaves-falling-off-citrus-tree.htm
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Anonymous on
May 14, 2019Q.a sick lemon tree
there is a lemon tree in our backyard. It was neglected, hardly ever watered for about 18 mths. It did produce some lemons before we moved in but now the bark is peeling and all the leaves & branches look dead, however there is only one young lemon growing now. I have increased the watering & applied a plant food that is supposed to be good for citrus trees..my question Is the tree dead or is there hope?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2019A.Review the articles below to help in care of the tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree.htm
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dwbooth5 on
May 17, 2019
Clearwater, Fl 33756Q.I have a lemon tree that occasionly has some sort of fly or other pest that is eating the leaves. What natural homemade spray may
I use to eliminate this problem?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2019A.I would recommend Neem Oil; it is organic and safe for people and pets.
These links will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/pests-of-lemon-trees.htm
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Gabriel8500 on
June 5, 2019
LondonQ.Lemon tree problem
Awkward brown spots on leaves with sides browning. What is this? Recently it had a bad spider mite infestation and since then everything went downhill.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 5, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Spider mites bring about near irreparable damage! Not only do they, seemingly, sap the life out of everlything, they also bring disease and blights.
I'm afraid that you will have to do several things to bring them back to health.
The first things you will need will be: A HANDFUL OF DOLOMITIC LIME
A TABLESPOON OF WETTABLE SULFUR
You may have to find these online, as they may not be as easy to find as here in the US.
Use these together in the soil, and after you see signs of recovery, then feed with a citrus fertilizer.
Here are a few articles that you will find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-mite-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/growing-citrus-trees-indoors.htm
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