Question From:
julian in st albans, melbourne VIC
Nature of problem:
leaves on my lemon tree going yellow
Type of Plant (if known):
lisborn/eureka
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
leaves are changing to yellow color
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
potting mix
How often do you water the plant:
daily
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
full sun
What type of plant is it:
citrus
How long since you planted it:
repotted apox 6 weeks ago
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
none
Upload photo if available:
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Other Comments:
this thing wont let me upload pic i got them from a market about 6 weeks ago 1 lemon 1 cumquat i repotted them into bigger pots as i dont want them in the ground as yet they are both slowly going yellow in the leaves is it lack of fertilizer if so what should i give them my first time growing this type of tree i water them in the mornings
Answer: Hi Julian, This is a VERY healthy citrus tree. Everyone memorise this as it is a classic case of nitrogen deficiency – note the yellowish green colour of the new growth. All that you need to do is to fertilise this tree with some citrus food right away and this will be the best citrus tree in Melbourne. Well done, Don