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Citrus General Discussion / Kaffir lime disease? Leaf symptoms
« on: February 29, 2020, 09:03:12 PM »
Hi Tropical Fruit Forum!
I recently became a plant lover - a year ago I got a small kaffir lime tree (Limey) to grow and be the queen of the balcony of my apartment in Queensland, Australia.
Limey tree has grown well for a year (even it got a couple of large limes). We have plenty of sun on the balcony (sunny Queensland!).
In recent months, the leaves started to look a bit paler than the desired dark green gloss colour. I wonder if this is due to lack of nutrients. I have read a bit here but I am not sure.
Additionally, some leaves also have developed some large brown spots. Not sure this may be caused by Funghi or if this is actually caused by sunburn?
A few times I identified scales on some branches, and ants around them. However, I tend to eliminate them regularly as they appear.
I have attached a few pictures of the lime tree and the pot. If you could spare 5 minutes of your time to provide some advice about how to keep Limey healthy, it would be much appreciated!
Best wishes,
Juan
I recently became a plant lover - a year ago I got a small kaffir lime tree (Limey) to grow and be the queen of the balcony of my apartment in Queensland, Australia.
Limey tree has grown well for a year (even it got a couple of large limes). We have plenty of sun on the balcony (sunny Queensland!).
In recent months, the leaves started to look a bit paler than the desired dark green gloss colour. I wonder if this is due to lack of nutrients. I have read a bit here but I am not sure.
Additionally, some leaves also have developed some large brown spots. Not sure this may be caused by Funghi or if this is actually caused by sunburn?
A few times I identified scales on some branches, and ants around them. However, I tend to eliminate them regularly as they appear.
I have attached a few pictures of the lime tree and the pot. If you could spare 5 minutes of your time to provide some advice about how to keep Limey healthy, it would be much appreciated!
Best wishes,
Juan