It bloomed last year and still has 5 lemons ready to be picked ,but there’s not a bloom in sight. Last year it had already flowered by this time. The foliage is a healthy green and has put out much growth this summer. It’s about time to bring it in for the winter as I’m in zone 6. Any ideas?
Our experts say there are several reasons that your lemon tree may not be blooming. Please read this article so you'll know how to fix the situation: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/no-flowers-on-lemon-tree.htm
Here's another article to help you know how to care for your Meyer lemon tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm
I planted it in a container in March.
You will need to protect it from frost damage by bringing it inside or covering it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protecting-plants-winter.htm
Brought plant inside, leaves are falling off is this what supposed to happen?
Yes, this will happen every year, unless you have a horticultural light of 200 watts or greater to keep it alive throughout the winter. Of course, no leaves for part of the year means no flowers, and ultimately no fruit, so if the fruit is what you are after, you will need to ensure that the tree has adequate light such as would be found outdoors in nature and cared for the same.
Temperature fluctuations can cause leaf drop too. The change from outside to inside may have shocked the plant. Also be sure you are watering till the water comes out the bottom of the pot. Here are more considerations:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/leaves-falling-off-citrus-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-leaf-drop.htm
since moving it indoors. I live in the Chicago suburbs so it's very cold with many overcast days during the winter months.
This is very normal for citrus out of their native zone. Unfortunately, unless you have a horticultural grade light of 200 watts or greater for the winter, then it will continue to lose leaves every winter. This means that it will not have enough energy to produce fruit, nor sustain fruit if it happens to start the process outdoors, and then is brought inside.
With the proper lighting, you can keep it fruiting and happy, though. There are pros and cons to each lighting type, so it will be trial and error until you get used to using each.
This article should help determine what you need regarding light:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/fluorescent-lighting-for-indoor-gardening.htm
Tree is about 10 years old, never pruned back, about 12 ft. tall. We can't get to lemons.
Prune with light thinning and shaping and only moderate crown reduction. Don't head back the tree too heavily or it will respond with excessive growth.
If you have trouble reaching the fruit, consider buying a fruit picker.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm
My dwarf meyer lemon has produced approx. 20 lemons I have thinned some off, and some have fallen off on their on. the remaining are healthy and growing larger. How do I treat the ends where the fruit have fallen? Thank you
I wouldn't prune until after the remaining fruit ripens. Lemons will normally produce many more fruits than they can bear, and drop quite a few.
This will help you to prune lemons: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/lemon-tree-pruning.htm
This article will give you more information on the care of Meyer Lemon trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm
I was going to repot and I noticed it was way too wet. I know it has been that way for at least a week.
If it is that wet it will be very heavy and may be prone to breaking apart at the root ball. Wait until it dries out some more.
If there is limited drainage from the existing pot, you can consider tipping it over on the side (carefully and with some padding to avoid breakage) and drilling more holes in the bottom of the pot.
If it's a ceramic pot you will need a masonry drill bit. If plastic you can use a general purpose drill bit.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/lemons/growing-meyer-lemons.htm