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- Q.Curling Leaves On Lime Trees - We have two lime trees in large pots and we water and fertilize regularly, but the leaves (which start out ...
- Q.Lime Tree Not Blooming - I have a lime tree that has never bloomed. I bought the lime tree and a lemon tree at the ...
- Q.Lime Tree Fertilization - Is there a specific lime tree fertilizer that works best or should I use a basic Miracle Grow solution?
- Q.Lime Fruit Skin Splitting - This tree was in a huge pot for 15 yrs. Now it's in the ground. Has good drainage but fruit ...
- Q.Lime Tree - I live in south Florida and have a lime tree that is 12 yrs. old. We have had 2 bad cold ...
- Q.No Fruit On Lime Tree - I bought lime tree last year. Very few blooms - blooms do not result in fruit. Tree is in large ...
- Q.Lime Tree Dropping Fruit Buds - Each year my lime tree flowers and sets fruit buds but they fall off shortly after they begin to grow ...
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April 24, 2011Q.Curling Leaves on Lime Trees
We have two lime trees in large pots and we water and fertilize regularly, but the leaves (which start out lovely and green) then start curling. They have not flowered since having them either. Can you help?
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Nikki on
April 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These are signs that it is underwatered, but since you have watered them, that means something else is causing the plants to appear underwatered. I would check the roots for a pest infestation or root rot. Pests on the roots or root rot would severely limit the amount of water the tree could take up and would cause it to appear underwatered.
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Anonymous on
April 24, 2011Q.Lime Tree Not Blooming
I have a lime tree that has never bloomed. I bought the lime tree and a lemon tree at the same time. The lemon has bloomed but the lime has not. Can you help?
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Nikki on
April 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm
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April 28, 2011Q.Lime Tree Fertilization
Is there a specific lime tree fertilizer that works best or should I use a basic Miracle Grow solution?
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Nikki on
April 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/lime-tree-tips-care-of-lime-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Melissa on
May 1, 2011Q.Lime Fruit Skin Splitting
This tree was in a huge pot for 15 yrs. Now it's in the ground. Has good drainage but fruit skin is splitting open. Millers garden centre said it was not enough water but it's not dry.
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Heather on
May 1, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Have you had unusual cold weather lately? This kind of splitting is normally caused by the fruit being very warm during the day, which makes the moisture inside expand and then if it cold quickly, normally at night, the skin contracts faster that the moisture inside and the fruit skin splits as a result. This normally only happens to thin skinned varieties.
There is not much you can do to stop it as it is weather related, but if it becomes a regular problem, you can try locating a wall or structure near the tree that will absorb heat during the day and release it at night to help offset temperature fluctuations.
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May 1, 2011Q.Lime Tree
I live in south Florida and have a lime tree that is 12 yrs. old. We have had 2 bad cold spells this winter. My tree is now half dead on one side and other side has some leaves and also has limes. I have been pruning a little to get the dead stuff off. Help, this tree survived hurricane Wilma! Is it dying or will it come back if I can prune it all the way down? Thank you.
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Heather on
May 3, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You might want to check to see if the branches are dead before pruning them off. This article will help you 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.htmIf the stems and branches are still alive but just lacking leaves, they should regrow their leaves. If any part of the tree is still alive it can recover.
I would recommend removing the fruit that is growing on the tree. The tree will have a much better chance of recovering if it is putting its energy into recovering rather than putting that energy into growing fruit.
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May 2, 2011Q.No Fruit on Lime Tree
I bought lime tree last year. Very few blooms - blooms do not result in fruit. Tree is in large container in sun or in garage during winter.
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Nikki on
May 3, 2011
Certified ExpertA.There are several reasons this might be happening. I would try giving it some phosphorus, as this is one of the more common reasons. This article will suggest some others: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/reasons-and-fixes-for-lime-tree-not-producing-blossoms-or-fruit.htm
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May 2, 2011Q.Lime Tree Dropping Fruit Buds
Each year my lime tree flowers and sets fruit buds but they fall off shortly after they begin to grow fruit. What causes this and what can I do to have my tree bear fruit? The tree is in a container and is 3 years old and healthy. We live in Austin, Tx.
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Nikki on
May 3, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lime/is-lime-fruit-and-lime-blossoms-falling-off-tree-normal.htmWas this answer useful?00
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