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- Q.Lemon Tree Fertilizing - I have a dwarf lemon and an orange tree kept in pots that are 12 inches across. The trees are ...
- Q.Orange Tree Leaves Falling - My orange tree is losing its leaves. It was extremely hot last summer (I live in Tucson) with no rain. ...
- Q.Citrus Tree Feeding - What do I feed the orange tree and the grapefruit tree to ensure that the fruit is sweet? Does the ...
- Q.Citrus Fertilizer - I have oranges (Valencia, Washington Navel, Blood) and lemons (Myers). The leaves on all the trees, especially the oranges, are ...
- Q.Citrus Oranges - I planted an orange three years ago. It bloomed a lot but seldom gave fruit. What's wrong, and can you tell ...
- Q.How Can I Bring My Washington Navel Back To Normal - I planted a 15 gallon Washington navel orange tree. It started to lose all the leaves and then, all the ...
- Q.Ant Eating Orange Leaves - A hard back ant (batchac) is eating my orange leaves. How do I get rid if it?
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Anonymous on
March 13, 2011Q.Lemon Tree Fertilizing
I have a dwarf lemon and an orange tree kept in pots that are 12 inches across. The trees are over 40 years old. I live in NY and have to bring them in each winter. I would like to know what type of fertilizer I would use on these small trees and how to apply it, as well as when. The orange tree has fruit that is the size of a large marble.the lemon tree has round fruit that is mellow to the taste. It also has a very thin rind. Do you have any idea what kind of trees these are? These were my mother's.
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Nikki on
March 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you with fertilizing:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htmI suspect that the orange is a calamondin and the lemon may be a meyer. They would fit those descriptions.
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Anonymous on
March 17, 2011Q.Orange Tree Leaves Falling
My orange tree is losing its leaves. It was extremely hot last summer (I live in Tucson) with no rain. The crop was smaller than usual this year and we had lots and lots of rain this winter and colder than usual. There seems to be lots of blossoms but the leaves are falling.
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Citrus trees are funny like that. They will hold onto leaves while not getting enough water but will drop their leaves after a dry period when the water returns. The tree can recover though. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/leaves-falling-off-citrus-tree.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 21, 2011Q.Citrus Tree Feeding
What do I feed the orange tree and the grapefruit tree to ensure that the fruit is sweet? Does the same fertilizer work on peach, apricot, and nectarine?
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Nikki on
March 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/fertilizing-citrus-trees-best-practices-for-citrus-fertilizing.htmA balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 will be fine. Follow the directions on the package when applying, simply because different manufacturers have different application directions. Most home and garden centers will carry them. If possible, find a citrus fertilizer (you should be able to find them at garden nurseries) which will also make sure that micro nutrients are supplied.
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March 26, 2011Q.Citrus Fertilizer
I have oranges (Valencia, Washington Navel, Blood) and lemons (Myers). The leaves on all the trees, especially the oranges, are yellow. I fertilize with regular citrus food from Lowe's, but it does not seem to be helping. What type of fertilizer do I need and how often do I use it to green up my trees (they are deep watered one time a week)?
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Nikki on
March 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I would have your soil tested. Yellowing of the leaves is typically either an iron or nitrogen deficiency. Since you fertilize with a regular fertilizer, I will guess that it is iron, which is not always included in regular fertilizer. This article will tell you more about iron deficiency: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-chlorosis-and-iron.htm
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Anonymous on
April 11, 2011Q.Citrus Oranges
I planted an orange three years ago. It bloomed a lot but seldom gave fruit. What's wrong, and can you tell me what should I do to correct it?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 11, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like a pollination problem. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
felixtree on
April 30, 2011
southern ca.Q.How Can I Bring My Washington Navel Back to Normal
I planted a 15 gallon Washington navel orange tree. It started to lose all the leaves and then, all the flowers with fruit. Some branches turned brown and died. I have watered it and also used root stimulator. How can the tree be saved?
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Heather on
May 2, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like it may be suffering from a lack of water. If it became over dry for a period, then it would react this way. Or if there is a problem with the roots, this could also cause this.
If the watering issue is corrected and the stems are still alive, the tree will recover. These articles will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/leaves-falling-off-citrus-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/tip-on-water-requirements-for-citrus-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
riabansee on
May 15, 2011Q.Ant Eating Orange Leaves
A hard back ant (batchac) is eating my orange leaves. How do I get rid if it?
- Answered by
Heather on
May 15, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
http://www.blueboard.com/leafcutters/control.htmWas this answer useful?00
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