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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 2, 2011
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    Yes, I would thin out the fruit. To tell you the truth, for such a small tree, I think that you should not let it fruit at all. Fruiting saps the energy that would be used to grow bigger, so you are better to remove all small fruit (feel free to enjoy their lovely flowers) for at least a year or two.

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    Nikki on
    March 9, 2011
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    They need 3-6 years to reach fruit bearing maturity. I would also try giving it some phosphorus rich fertilizer like bone meal. If it is lacking phosphorus, it will not be able to produce blossoms (which means no fruit).

    If you have not read it yet, this article may also be helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    March 10, 2011
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    During active growth (spring-summer) fertilize about once every 1-2 months. In the fall and winter, fertilize once every 3 months.

    If it is still missing all the leaves and they have not grown back, check to make sure it is still alive. This article will help with that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

    If the plant is still alive, hold off on fertilizing until the leaves start to return. Fertilizing while the plant is leafless could harm it.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    March 11, 2011
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    This article will help you with grafting a lime tree:
    http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/8001.pdf

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 14, 2011
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    Chances are it is not getting consistent watering. Make sure that they do not dry out. Citrus trees are funny in that when the soil dries out and you then water them,it is after you water them that they lose their leaves. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htm

    In addition, the leaf curling could be attributed to citrus leaf curl, which is caused by aphids. The use of neem oil should help. Here's more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

    Here is an article on aphids that may help with other ideas on how to treat them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 18, 2011
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    All citrus produce thorns, so this is normal. Is your tree producing a branch that is particularly thorny? That may indicate and issue. If there is a branch that is significantly thornier than the others, it may indicate that the rootstock is trying to produce branches. Typically, branches from the rootstock will grow from the base and if you look carefully, you will see that the branch actually starts below the graft line. Rootstock suckers like this should be removed.

    But, as I said, all limes are a little thorny. Thorns on a lime are natural. You should only be worried and remove the branch if it appears that it is a rootstock sucker.

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