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Dwarf Patio Citrus Tree question

13 years ago

I have a couple of the Dwarf Citrus trees and I am keeping them in containers. I have them sitting in full sun and water when needed. I have noticed no new leaves on any of them...What can I do to fix this?

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  • 13 years ago

    another

  • 13 years ago

    Another

  • 13 years ago

    lemon

  • 13 years ago

    Pomagranate

  • 13 years ago

    Anyone?

  • 13 years ago

    most of them look to be over-watered; the pomegranate, near death from too much water. Of all the lemon looks best; what variety is it? Even the lemon looks a little lacking in Nitrogen, which is most often the result of too much water.

  • 13 years ago

    I only lightly water them , every few days, it has been super hot here in Florida and the soil dries out quickly! Meyer Lemon , Key lime , and I am not sure about the others? How long should I wait to water them if they are being over wated now?

  • 13 years ago

    - Punica granatum 'Nana' pom.

  • 13 years ago

    I am not expert in container citrus; others here will help you.

    I would not water citrus more than once per week; but again I defer to those here who know more. It looks like you have a VERY bad soil medium; but that is only a guess.

  • 13 years ago

    Hmm what would you recommend for soil?

  • 13 years ago

    Search for Al Tapla's 5-1-1 mix or gritty mix. These potting mediums allow for fast drainage thus preventing root rot. Makes it difficult to over-water. Very worth the afternoon it takes to prepare and pot. Order some Foliage Pro as you'll need a fertilizer with micronutrients. Add a tiny bit of vinegar to the fertilizer water.

  • 13 years ago

    Everyone seems to say to add that vinegar. Yakkwak, could you please explain why adding vinegar to Foliage pro is better than just the plain old fertilizer itself?

  • 13 years ago

    Adding vinegar lowers the pH of the water; but if you don't have a high pH (over 7.0), it is a meaningless gesture and only serves to add salts to your soil... an acid, when it neutralizes a base, creates a salt.
    If your soil and your water are both pH 7 or lower, I would skip the vinegar.

  • 13 years ago

    The EPA recommends pH for public water supply of between 6.5-8.5. Ground water averages around 6-8.5. There can be great variability within a small region so it is a good idea to test. Easy to do with cheap strips. Most find they are at least a tad too high so end up using something to bring it down.

  • 13 years ago

    Okay awesome thanks , ill def look around for thst. I added a little bit of sand to the soil I have and I am starting to see small leaf sprouts appearing . Thanks bunches , time to hit up amazon lol.

  • 13 years ago

    Well in that case, does anyone happen to already know what the Ph of Miracle Gro citrus and Palm soil is?

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