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Old 21-06-2006, 06:38 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Bob Hobden
 
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Default Citrus Leaf Yellowing


John wrote after
Nick Maclaren wrote:

Check over-watering, use of alkaline water and something eating the
roots. You are probably overfeeding it, too - citrus do fairly well
on benign neglect.


Once I went over to summer feed, I was getting some leaf drop,
especially on branches that bore fruit. I assume this is down to
over-watering. I didn't water until the top surface dried out, but it
looks like I will have to neglect the plant.

However, I have plenty leaf growth on newer branches.

Some brochures state that citrus should be watered every week in summer?


I usually grow Bizzy Lizzies in the citrus pots and water when they start to
wilt.
Looks pretty and does a good job as an water indicator.

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Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK