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Citrus dropping new growth leaves?

8 years ago

Hi everyone- Growing indoor citrus South facing window with LED lights to supplement. My Bearrs lime has been both blossoming and putting out new growth. Just noticed that some of the small new growth leaves have dropped. No sign of pests. Do I need to increase watering? Been growing them on the dry side. Thanks!

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Silica
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Leaf drop of older mature leaves is at the highest point when a citrus tree blooms. Also during bloom, it is the most important time to insure that the tree is well watered. Growing a citrus tree on the dry side during bloom can cause a quantity of problems, some of which you could be seeing, among them being a large reduction in the tree's future crop.
Jamie Spezia thanked Silica
Amanda Tyner
8 years ago
Can you post a picture of the tree?
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