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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 28, 2012
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    If you are seeing blossoms but you get no fruit, this is a pollination problem. You can hand pollinate with a small paintbrush. Just go from flower to flower and swirl the brush inside the blossoms.

    Also, have you fertilized? Nitrogen encourages leaves to grow, but not fruit. Too much can actually keep a plant from producing fruit. This article has information on how to fertilize your trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htm

    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 healthy blossoms (which means no fruit.)

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 5, 2012
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    They can tolerate a range of soils as long as it's well draining and slightly acidic. I would not allow it to sit in the water as this can eventually lead to root rot. Instead, allow the water to flow freely from the container. You can, however, set the container on a pebble tray filled with water to increase humidity or mist the plant daily. As for fertilizing your lemon tree, water soluable is fine. This article has additional information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/learn-about-fertilizer-for-a-lemon-tree.htm

    The blossom and leaf drop is normal, as the tree is acclimating to the outdoors and should right itself.

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    Nikki on
    July 20, 2012
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    Most citrus trees will shed fruit if they do not have the nutrients and/or water to support the fruit. I would have the soil tested. Also, the fruit may not be developing due to a lack of phosphorus or poor pollination. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-fruit-drop.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 23, 2012
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    This could be due to poor pollination, especially if it's been hotter or wetter than normal. If you are noticing fruit drop, this article may also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-fruit-drop.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 27, 2012
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    Treat with neem oil, which should take care of both the fungus and the mites. The affected fruits can be removed and discarded. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-mite-problems.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 26, 2012
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    I would recommend wating until the tree has finished its flowering and fruiting as repotting now could have an adverse affect on this. If you repot it, it is likely the fruit will be discarded by the plant. Fruit trees will abort their fruit first when they come under stress and transplanting is always stressful for a plant.

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    December 30, 2012
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    The following article should be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-lemon-trees-containers.htm

    Most citrus have many more blooms than the plant could ever support if pollinated. In fact, a lot of immature fruits often fall off because the plant can't support the blooms that did get pollinated. This is a normal, self-preservation trait.
    If the leaves are turning yellow, are you feeding a well balanced or cirtus food acccording to package directions? And, I've found a moisture meter all but useless. I prefer to check soil moisture with my fingertips about 4" down, or by "weight".

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