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Old 30-06-2013, 11:01 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Question about an orange tree

On Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:49:27 PM UTC-7, wrote:
Thank you very much. I am also sharing some photos. The quality is not that great, hopefully it will still be useful for seeing/analyzing the problems further.



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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5qz...it?usp=sharing

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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5qz...it?usp=sharing


Mit - is this a full-size or a dwarf orange? They have differing needs.

I am the parent of a dwarf Washington orange that is (knock on wood) doing well. Finally, after 2 failed attempts. One was insufficient sun. The second, I don't know why.

Third time was the charm. When the first 12 or so oranges got ready to pick -- in So. Calif that's around January -- this secular being was so moved that I recited a blessing for first fruits.

Now there are 2 little babies just starting their long climb toward my bouche.

If yours is a dwarf, give it plenty of water -- not daily shallow, but approx weekly via long, slow flow. If you have rain, lucky you!

Fertilize according to plant's requirements; easily ascertained on-line. Don't just throw it on and work in; needs to be at appropriate time.

Keep us posted as to its progress.

HB