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Citrus General Discussion / Potted Key Lime - suddenly losing leaves
« on: December 29, 2018, 11:07:43 AM »
Ive had two Key Limes in two large pots for nearly 3 years and they have done consistently well. We live in a desert climate with a high desert winter when we may get down to lower 30s. During the time Ive had them they have been on daily irrigation which I know is not optimal but my drip system has only one zone. The plants have done well with this.
This past spring, I over fertilized and the trees grew a great deal of new leaves but nearly no fruit. I was told this was a mistake and I now understand it. Since last May I have not fertilized hoping to right the wrong.
Suddenly about a month ago the plants have begun to lose leaves from the top of the plant. A friend said they were getting too much water for the cold season in Arizona. The leaf loss is continuing and I have no solution.
Can anyone help?
This past spring, I over fertilized and the trees grew a great deal of new leaves but nearly no fruit. I was told this was a mistake and I now understand it. Since last May I have not fertilized hoping to right the wrong.
Suddenly about a month ago the plants have begun to lose leaves from the top of the plant. A friend said they were getting too much water for the cold season in Arizona. The leaf loss is continuing and I have no solution.
Can anyone help?