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Citrus General Discussion / Re: Potted Key Lime - suddenly losing leaves
« on: December 29, 2018, 03:51:19 PM »
Ok this seems to make sense.  Keep in mind we are now entering our worst weather of the year here in Arizona.  Temps are dipping into the mid 30 which for us is frigid.  Also these trees are in the biggest pots available 2' or more in diameter.  Re potting to me would mean getting a root ball out as best I can and re-planting in new soil.  Is that what you are suggesting?  Should I do it now in the middle of winter?  Thanks for your input.  Im a novice at this.

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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?

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