Mexican Lime leaf color

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  1. Quick Karl

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    I'm curious why my Mexican Lime leaves aren't as dark green as my Dwarf Navel trees are... is it a natural thing or should they be as dark green as the oranges?
     
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    Maybe they need fertilizer?
     
  3. Quick Karl

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    My trees are fertilized accordingly -- they all look great its just that the Mexican Lime never looks as green as the Navels. It could just be that Limes are naturally lighter colored, but I don't know.
     
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    Millet Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Karl, Mexican Limes (aka Key Lime), should produce as dark a green leaf as other citrus varieties. If your lime tree has recently produced a good crop of fruit, or if you have not added magnesium lately, it could be low on the element magnesium. If magnesium is required dissolve 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate) in a gallon of HOT water, and apply the cooled solution to the soil. Lastly, it possibly might be an iron deficiency if the leaves demonstrate the correct deficiency symptoms, which are: NEW leaves having green veins on an otherwise yellowish leaf (No green boarder area around the veins). If the leaves do not show this symptom, then do not apply additional iron. Take care. - Millet (1,350-)
     
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  5. Quick Karl

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    Hey Millet,

    How have you been? I will try the Epsom Salts remedy next watering cycle and see how that goes. The leaves aren't yellow, they are just a lighter green than the navel trees... I've been very careful not to over water, being sure the soil is dry at least 3" to 4" down the container before watering. all else aside the tree seems to be doing good and has quite a few fruitlets on it.

    I will keep you posted.

    Thanks again,

    Karl
     

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