I got a lemonade tree as a gift 18 months ago. I put it in the ground in a lawn, but then grasshoppers ate every leaf on the thing. I found out they don't like being in lawn, so I have put it in a garden bed with lots of sun, but the tree is still quite sparse of leaves and doesn't grow flowers. The leaves aren't a deep green they are a bit pale. What TLC can i give it to bring it back to health?
2007-01-07 13:00:12 · 3 answers · asked by Carmie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Lemons grow in tropical and sub-tropical climates and cannot withstand frosts and very cold temperatures. Their favored temperature is between 15–30 °C (60–85 °F) and they need ample quantities of sunlight. They thrive in fertile, well drained soils, but are notable for tolerating very poor, infertile soil, such as sand. Lemons need plenty of water but should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is often by grafting as the stock is vulnerable to cankers and dry rot.
2007-01-07 13:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by lipsticklobotomy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same issue with my lime tree. I went to a Home Depot (if you have one) or gardening store and bought special food for citrus trees. I also bought spray to keep bugs off (it is only made of hot pepper oil so it is safe for you). Seemed to do the trick. Also use a fertilizer for citrus trees, works well to bring back the nice green leaves.
2007-01-07 21:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think they like a little shade and sun, put some miracle grow on it or food sticks
put garlic bulb around it to keep bugs away from.
rinse it down with mild dish liquid or mild listerine water so it
will not get brown spots on it
2007-01-07 21:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋