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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 30, 2018
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    Do you know how old the tree is? Limes don't usually start fruiting for a few years. That being said, flowers are a excellent sign. It sounds like you might very well have limes on the way. All that's left is to wait and see, and make sure you keep taking care of it well. You can read more about lime tree care here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-tips-care-of-lime-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 6, 2018
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    I would suggest increasing the light. Then here comes the hard part; thinning the fruit!
    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fruit-thinning-citrus-rees.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 28, 2018
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    They are likely a form of nematode, and should be eradicated. You can mix several drops of rosemary oil, and garlic oil in warm water, and water it in. This will keep them out for quite awhile, but will have to be reapplied every few months, or when you notice them again

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  • Answered by
    Haroon Akhtar on
    April 30, 2018
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    Hey BushDoctor thanks for the reply not sure how i can reply directly to your reply but what kind of nematode is this? I was convinced it was the larvae of fungus gnats but they are a greenish yellowy colour.... Could this because they are feeding on the red coloured chippings? I noticed the source where they are and it is inside a bag of wood bark chippings I noticed a lot of white mold but i never bothered about it since I believed this was just the chippings breaking down

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 2, 2018
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    This would be citrus brown rot. This article will get you started: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-fruit-brown-rot.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 28, 2018
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    There are a few things to note here... Most of those limes will fall off naturally, and should be left to do so. This will not be the cause of stress.

    The cause of stress is being in a container. They change their soil environment fairly quickly, so it must be maintained frequently.

    Having dolomitic lime, iron sulfate, and citrus fertilizer handy will save you so much trouble. Dolomitic lime and iron sulfate will help regulate your pH, which is off and the reason that the leaves are curling. Citrus fertilizer should be applied once or twice per year. Dolomitic lime and iron sulfate may need monthly application, or just whenever the leaves start to curl again.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/potted-lime-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    July 2, 2018
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    Are they Kaffir lime? If so the lumpy skin is characteristic.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 11, 2018
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    This means that the plant no longer needs the branch. It is pulling nutrients out and back into the plant. This can be due to an injury on the branch, insect damage, or even lack of fertilizer in the soil. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/problems-lime-trees.htm

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