How to Grow Meyer Lemons in Containers Pt. 1
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Date: 2022-07-18
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Ricky
Hola amigo, I have two Meyers Lemon trees, the original and the new version here in Mexico, and brought down from Arizona of course. One of my trees, which is many years old, the graft took mostly over and of course I have sucker lemons. I keep meaning to cut down the graft so in my mind the actual Meyers will better thrive. My first Meyers she is a miniature version, and it produces over 100 lemons and the one living with the sucker half of course does not, but she tries. The sucker part of the tree sucks the life out of her I am surprised she is still alive. The sucker is about 10 feet tall, and the improved Meyers is still about 4 feet tall. Do you think this is a good idea to cut down the graft part of the tree? Even though both are mature of many years and not too late? Thank you in advance.
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Hola amigo, I have two Meyers Lemon trees, the original and the new version here in Mexico, and brought down from Arizona of course. One of my trees, which is many years old, the graft took mostly over and of course I have sucker lemons. I keep meaning to cut down the graft so in my mind the actual Meyers will better thrive. My first Meyers she is a miniature version, and it produces over 100 lemons and the one living with the sucker half of course does not, but she tries. The sucker part of the tree sucks the life out of her I am surprised she is still alive. The sucker is about 10 feet tall, and the improved Meyers is still about 4 feet tall. Do you think this is a good idea to cut down the graft part of the tree? Even though both are mature of many years and not too late? Thank you in advance.
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Andy
I'm growing in Canada and do not have a south facing window in my house. I have a key lime, Meyer lemon, navel orange, kumquat and bitter orange. They are under 250w led grow lights (actual 250w not equitant) and every year dropped leaves coming inside.
This year all of them have started putting off new growth and the key lime is flowering heavily. If not for the new growth I'd be concerned they were stressed. But they seem very happy.
I'm just looking for some more advice. What can I do to make my plants happier?
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I'm growing in Canada and do not have a south facing window in my house. I have a key lime, Meyer lemon, navel orange, kumquat and bitter orange. They are under 250w led grow lights (actual 250w not equitant) and every year dropped leaves coming inside.
This year all of them have started putting off new growth and the key lime is flowering heavily. If not for the new growth I'd be concerned they were stressed. But they seem very happy.
I'm just looking for some more advice. What can I do to make my plants happier?
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patricia
I am in SW France and have had my Meyer Lemon in a pot for 16 years now. Currently it is laden down with fruit. I repotted it every 5 years for the first 10, then just change the top soil every year. I use a Bokashi system and use the liquid to fertilise it. I bring it in from November to April as the temp drops and it sits happily by floor to ceiling South facing windows. Very interesting thanks for the Vid. Hope you're going to put drainage holes in that pot
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I am in SW France and have had my Meyer Lemon in a pot for 16 years now. Currently it is laden down with fruit. I repotted it every 5 years for the first 10, then just change the top soil every year. I use a Bokashi system and use the liquid to fertilise it. I bring it in from November to April as the temp drops and it sits happily by floor to ceiling South facing windows. Very interesting thanks for the Vid. Hope you're going to put drainage holes in that pot
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negra2680
I bought my first Meyer lemon tree with flowers on it, after I transferred to a bigger pot, my tree got really happy I saw a bunch of lemons coming out, after few weeks those same lemons change color and felt. But a month after there were some flowers and here comes the lemons, four but I was happy until they grow to a size of a penny and from green started to turn color to yellow/brown. lemons got dry what am I doing wrong? I need help!
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I bought my first Meyer lemon tree with flowers on it, after I transferred to a bigger pot, my tree got really happy I saw a bunch of lemons coming out, after few weeks those same lemons change color and felt. But a month after there were some flowers and here comes the lemons, four but I was happy until they grow to a size of a penny and from green started to turn color to yellow/brown. lemons got dry what am I doing wrong? I need help!
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Syster
I'm growing some kind of lemons in a pot. lol. I planted some seeds from a lemon I bought at the local store. No idea what kind it is though. They seem to be thriving, but I recently got some bugs on them. So I poisoned them and spray the leaves with water in the shower once a day to get them off. I hope to one day have slightly bigger trees. They are currently little sticks of about a hand's breadth. XD They're about 9 months old. :)
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I'm growing some kind of lemons in a pot. lol. I planted some seeds from a lemon I bought at the local store. No idea what kind it is though. They seem to be thriving, but I recently got some bugs on them. So I poisoned them and spray the leaves with water in the shower once a day to get them off. I hope to one day have slightly bigger trees. They are currently little sticks of about a hand's breadth. XD They're about 9 months old. :)
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Penelope
I live in central Texas (zone 8b. It gets really hot, but we also have some cold winters, although not a lot. Can I grow a lemon tree in a pot on my patio that is covered? Theres plenty of sun coming from all other directions so I feel like sun exposure wouldnt be an issue. Id appreciate any advice. And for pot growing, is it best to get a dwarf lemon tree or is a regular one ok?
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I live in central Texas (zone 8b. It gets really hot, but we also have some cold winters, although not a lot. Can I grow a lemon tree in a pot on my patio that is covered? Theres plenty of sun coming from all other directions so I feel like sun exposure wouldnt be an issue. Id appreciate any advice. And for pot growing, is it best to get a dwarf lemon tree or is a regular one ok?
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John
Another video said the opposite, to choose a pot that is wider instead of deeper. He claims that Meyer Lemon Trees roots dont go very deep. They spread out instead. You can easily drill drainage holes in that pot with a special 1/2 tile bit which you can buy at Home Depot of Lowes. I have done it many times. Usually found on the tile aisle but sometimes found in the tool corral.
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Another video said the opposite, to choose a pot that is wider instead of deeper. He claims that Meyer Lemon Trees roots dont go very deep. They spread out instead. You can easily drill drainage holes in that pot with a special 1/2 tile bit which you can buy at Home Depot of Lowes. I have done it many times. Usually found on the tile aisle but sometimes found in the tool corral.
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Phaedre
I have a question for you Master Gardeners out there I just bought my first Meyers lemon it's in a 1 gal pot and it's already blooming am I going to lose my Bloom when I transplant it? And it will be spending most of its life inside. I do a lot of indoor gardening. I have very good lighting. What is a good light cycle for my first indoor tree?
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I have a question for you Master Gardeners out there I just bought my first Meyers lemon it's in a 1 gal pot and it's already blooming am I going to lose my Bloom when I transplant it? And it will be spending most of its life inside. I do a lot of indoor gardening. I have very good lighting. What is a good light cycle for my first indoor tree?
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rhonda
This will be my fourth attempt (3 epic failures. I also got mine from fast growing trees but this time I bought a 1 year warranty. The video was super helpful especially the part about pruning those 3 little baby lemons Ive got down to two. Ill muster up the strength tomorrow. Thank you. Looking forward to part 2. Wish me luck
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This will be my fourth attempt (3 epic failures. I also got mine from fast growing trees but this time I bought a 1 year warranty. The video was super helpful especially the part about pruning those 3 little baby lemons Ive got down to two. Ill muster up the strength tomorrow. Thank you. Looking forward to part 2. Wish me luck
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Karichi
I grew up with a beautiful giant lemon tree at my grandmothers house. Unfortunately, it was traumatized and died thanks to a landscaper that apparently didnt know what they we doing. I just bought a Meyer this past weekend and Im so excited to get lemons! I live in Florida so citrus fruits are easy peasy here. Lol
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I grew up with a beautiful giant lemon tree at my grandmothers house. Unfortunately, it was traumatized and died thanks to a landscaper that apparently didnt know what they we doing. I just bought a Meyer this past weekend and Im so excited to get lemons! I live in Florida so citrus fruits are easy peasy here. Lol
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Denice
My citrus tree is dying no matter what I do. I just found out my neighbor was watering my tree daily. What? He said he wanted to help. Well now my tree has yellow leaves and dropping leaves daily. I want to cry. I live in Florida so we have plenty of sun. Don't know what to do. Maybe I should replant it?
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My citrus tree is dying no matter what I do. I just found out my neighbor was watering my tree daily. What? He said he wanted to help. Well now my tree has yellow leaves and dropping leaves daily. I want to cry. I live in Florida so we have plenty of sun. Don't know what to do. Maybe I should replant it?
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Tara
Just got my Meyer lemon tree today and it's going to be in a container. We're right on the cusp of 8a and 7b zone so I'm not sure about putting it in the ground just yet. My avocado tree is also in a container. I lost my banana plant over the cold winter
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Just got my Meyer lemon tree today and it's going to be in a container. We're right on the cusp of 8a and 7b zone so I'm not sure about putting it in the ground just yet. My avocado tree is also in a container. I lost my banana plant over the cold winter
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randomness
Excuse me Kevin, I just received mine. Damaged from shipping delay due to winter storm. Its about 1ft in a gal container. Im told to repot in 2-3wks. Is it correct to repot in a 3 gal? What are the proportions of soil to cactus mix?
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Excuse me Kevin, I just received mine. Damaged from shipping delay due to winter storm. Its about 1ft in a gal container. Im told to repot in 2-3wks. Is it correct to repot in a 3 gal? What are the proportions of soil to cactus mix?
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Chibi
I read something that said putting fertilier in the hole discourages the roots from reaching out for nutrients. So for planting to establish in the ground it might not be recomender, but it might actually help in this case.
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I read something that said putting fertilier in the hole discourages the roots from reaching out for nutrients. So for planting to establish in the ground it might not be recomender, but it might actually help in this case.
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Gypsy
I have a small citrus tree thats been in the ground for five years and never had a fruit from it. im pretty sure its a dwarf size. If i dig it out of the ground and put it in a container would it survive? Maybe?
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I have a small citrus tree thats been in the ground for five years and never had a fruit from it. im pretty sure its a dwarf size. If i dig it out of the ground and put it in a container would it survive? Maybe?
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