Hi there! This is my first post, I'm a total noob, but I'm hoping for some sympathy and a little advice about a lemon tree. i live in Montreal Quebec Canada, i've had this tree for a little over 4 yrs now I believe. have never had any fruit and I get concerned with survival as the leaves start falling off every so often. it had an ok summer, I took good care of it, but now that its moved back inside the leaves are falling off again. They do have a few light patches, but nothing major on them. I'll mention that its right next to perhaps the best window in my house. I'm fertilizing it every so often with 20-20-20 and am watering it rarely. Here's a pic: Any advice on how to make it come alive and start growing again is appreciated. -David
Hi, David. The discussion in the thread indoor Meyer leaf drop i'm new please HELP! | UBC Botanical Garden Forums may be useful as it relates to a similar problem.
I purchased a Meyer lemon tree from a grower that recomends the Lutz Citrus ferilizer tablets which I purchased online at www.lutzcorp.com. It's an 8-4-8 with many trace elements - you might want to check it out. Also Osmocote slow release plant food was recommended it's a 19-6-12 and can be found at most garden centers. My plants are only a few months old so I don't have any long term experience with these. Just food for thought (no pun intended).
Hello...I am shocked at how small a size after 4 years, & your citrus needs help. Fertilizer is partly to blame, soil medium too, try coir (coco fibre) and fertilize only during the growing season.... falling leaves are typical when a change in humidity levels are imposed , patience and plod on...otherwise it looks healthy and will recover nicely.
Hi David, I agree with K Baron, your tree is very small for the age, but your leaves look healthy. I suspect that lack of light is the major problem. Do you have a place where you can put it outside in direct sun during the summer? If so, I would recommend that-- you may have to condition the tree to direct sun slowly, increasing from a couple hrs of late afternoon or morning sun, then add a few hours more each week. Your winter leaf drop has also contributed to the slow growth but it can be avoided if you can keep the roots warm. Here is thread from another forum the may help understand the problem.-- http://citrus.forumup.org/viewtopic.php?t=1214&highlight=&mforum=citrus Skeet
