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- The right care of the lime tree
- When and how often should a lime tree be poured?
- How and with what should the lime be fertilized?
- When should the lime tree be repotted?
- When and how is the pruning done?
- What to do if the lime loses leaves?
- Diseases and pests
- How can the lime be increased?
- How is the lime tree wintered?
- Tips & Tricks
The right care of the lime tree
The lime tree can grow up to five meters high. It is an evergreen, richly branched and short-stemmed tree. The plant, also known as lime, is very similar in its care to the lemon.
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The lime needs much less water than other citrus species such as the lemon or the orange. It is best to thoroughly soak the root ball while you are watering it, and then wait a few days for the top layer of soil to dry off. Use rainwater if possible.
How and with what should the lime be fertilized?
During the growing season you should fertilize your lime tree once a week. This is a special citrus fertilizer, because it contains all the necessary nutrients in the right composition. In winter, fertilizer inputs are not necessary.
When should the lime tree be repotted?
Young trees should be transplanted once a year into a larger pot, older about every two to three years. The plants need a loose, well-drained substrate, the best is citrus soil.
When and how is the pruning done?
The best time for a pruning is the end of the wintering phase. You can cut back all bright green Neutersties entirely, thinner by a third and thicker by two thirds.
What to do if the lime loses leaves?
Limes, like other citrus trees, lose their leaves especially if they are too dry or the pot is too small. So if your lime tree loses leaves, first check the moisture status and size of the pot. A lack of nutrients can also be the cause of leaf shedding. Usually, the tree loses many leaves towards the end of the winter period - lack of light is usually the reason for this.
Diseases and pests
Spider mites as well as plant lice such as, for example, leprosy, lice and scavenger lice are very common. In addition, limes quickly develop deficiencies, especially iron is problematic. As soon as the leaves show a light green or yellow color with at the same time dark green leaf veins, you should provide the tree with an additional fertilizer.
How can the lime be increased?
Limes can be propagated through both cuttings and seeds. You can do exactly this as with a lemon tree.
How is the lime tree wintered?
Overwinter the lime in a bright but cool room with temperatures between five and 12 ° C maximum. Water the plant regularly, you can do without fertilizer. Limes do not tolerate frost.
Tips & Tricks
Spider mites often appear after the winter break, as the dry indoor air offers them ideal conditions. To avoid infestation, spray the lime tree regularly with water around it.
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