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bettycbowen

Check my diagnosis plz

bettycbowen
9 years ago

Hi, a couple of years ago my Dwarf Meyer Lemon was looking pretty hopeless. I followed the advice here - repotted grittier, FP & vinegar regimen - and it responded beautifully. It has been outside since I stopped needing to bring it in at night, has put on much new growth, has two big green fruit, and in general has been very happy. Thank You!

Today I noticed some of the newer leaves on the top of the plant going solid yellow. Fast.

We have had more rain than normal, a big long rain last week. I'm guessing it was just too much for it. Technically we are still in drought.

I want to be able to problem solve without always running for help----

What I did- make sure it has ventilation underneath, for drainage, like not sitting in a low spot (I have it out in the midst of my perennial bed)

Pulled up and smelled roots- good and clean

It was dry enough to water so I gave it a 1.5 foliage pro watering.

Inspected leaves for bugs, found one being used as a web, but was a goodly sized spider so it can stay. I only kill spiders indoors. Nothing tiny. I released 1500 ladybugs recently so was happy to find no aphids.

Did I miss anything? Next watering will be vinegar/water.

Thanks
Betty in OK

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