I recently purchased a lime tree. It's potted and I keep it in my kitchen where there is plenty of sunlight. It was doing well then all of a sudden its leaves started curling and drying out. This led to dropping leaves. Also, the green limes have turned yellow.
Here are a couple of links for you to check out for some help with your Lime Tree problems. Hopefully something was not poured into the pot soils that have caused this, it does happen sometimes.....
Links for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-tips-care-of-lime-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/problems-lime-trees.htm
There are even more great articles of information available at http://www.gardeningknowhow.com as well.
My lime and tangelo trees both drop their leaves and have leaf curl. What am I doing wrong? They are both in containers.
Chances are they are 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
We have a lime tree in a container. The leaves have black on them. What is causing this?
That sounds like sooty mold. It is a type of fungus and will coat branches and leaves in black powder. This article might help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
Do limes have a lifespan once they've been brought home from the grocery store? If it's partially green and yellow, is that a sign to use it as soon as possible to maintain fresh taste?
Limes become over ripe once they turn yellow. If your lime is reaching this point, use it right away. Grocery bought limes should always be used as soon as possible.
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-harvest-time-when-to-pick-a-lime-from-a-tree.htm
We have two lime trees. One has huge fruit, the size of grapefruit, but the fruit is almost all rine and no juice. The other has not had any fruit. What can we do?
It sounds like a nutrient imbalance. Both issues are a result of too much nitrogen. The trees need more phosphorus. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-fruit-thick-rind.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm
I live in Greece and a friend gave me a young lime tree about three years ago. I planted it in a large pot and it's now about three feet tall and absolutely full of flowers and limes. It looks extremely healthy but I'm concerned that before long it will be too big for the pot. Please could you tell me if it would be advisable to transplant it into the ground or to a bigger pot? Sadly, the soil in our garden is on top of lava type, volcanic rock and is not very deep, so I wondered if the lime has deep roots or whether the are wide spreading. Also, what time of year would be best for moving it?
You can keep it in a container or plant it into the ground, whichever you choose. With your soil, however, a container may be better for you. Any transplanting should be done in spring or fall. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-tips-care-of-lime-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htm
Pruning can help keep the tree at a more manageable size. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/tips-for-pruning-lime-tree.htm
When do lime trees blossom?
It depends on where you live, but in most areas they bloom in winter or early spring. They actually blossom when slightly stressed and the cold weather in winter will stress them. Drought at any time of the year will also stress them and cause them to bloom.