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Lemon tree

JaninecullenJaninecullen Posts: 3
in Fruit & veg
i have a young lemon tree which seems to be dying. It is in a large pot inside my apartment next to an orange tree of the same age which is doing very well. I water once per week and feed every 2 weeks.

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    They will both do better outside during summer. Put the pot on feet and give it a good soak and let it drain through.
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    edited July 2019
    At this time of year, you can leave them outside. They much prefer the high light levels. Keep them against a southerly wall. You can post a photo so others can make more comments. Leaves dropping off can happen and not always a signal of death. 
  • garlicgirlgarlicgirl Posts: 12
    It’s possible you are overnight watering it. I was told with mine to wait until the top few inches were dry and then give it a whole watering can (with citrus feed every time). Sometimes that can be one week, but sometimes they go 2/3 weeks if we’ve had rain. 
    They also much prefer being outside as long as temperatures are well above freezing. I believe it’s something to do with the humidity - it’s the air is often too dry inside.
  • JaninecullenJaninecullen Posts: 3
    Thank you everyone. I’m going to put them both up on the roof terrace and try that. I will of course bring them back in when summer ends.
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