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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 20, 2019
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    A.

    Please include photos. This is quite impossible.

    There are one of two possible explanations:

    The first is that the tree was mislabeled. It is possible that the tree is a citrus that was labeled as a plum.

    The second is that the fruit is actually a plum relative that resembles a lime. Cutting the fruit open will reveal, either a pit, or where a pit should be for a Prunus species.

    The leaves, when crushed, will give you your answer. When crushed, it should smell VERY STRONGLY of lime if it is a lime, or like plant if it is a plum.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 22, 2019
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    Citrus need full sun. If this is indoors, then it will need at least 200 watts of horticultural grade lighting to thrive. Feeding in container will consist of citrus fertilizer, dolomitic lime, and iron sulfate 2 or 3 times per year.

    This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-tips-care-of-lime-trees.htm'

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 29, 2019
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    This is generally caused by a nutrient imbalance.
    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-fruit-thick-rind.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 29, 2019
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    This looks quite normal for a vigorous tree. You may prune at any time, since it also looks quite young. It isn't completely necessary, but can help with the shape.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/tips-for-pruning-lime-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    August 26, 2019
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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 21, 2019
    Certified Expert
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    Hm... If this is a perfect cut, then I would suspect foul play. Insects and animals will not leave straight lines as a knife or cutting utensil will.

    Unless you catch what is responsible, or see signs of it, it will be very hard to say what is getting at your tree.

    Here is an article that will help you with their care, though: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-tips-care-of-lime-trees.htm

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