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Orange tree

11 years ago
Since I repotted my young orange tree it has been dropping green leaves daily. However I found this article in line which I hope helps.



I just visited my local nursery and a knowledgeable person there assured me that when green leaves fall off a small orange tree, it's because of underwatering not overwatering. Citrus have shallow roots and cannot asborb water well even when the soil is moist. Regular watering is necessary under warm and dry conditions or else a young tree will become stressed. Yellowing leaves is caused by nitrogen deficiency. He has been growing citrus for many years in this area so I trust his judgment. Those of you worried about overwatering need not, at least in the warm and dry climate of central California"


I too live in very warm and dry conditions in Gran Canaria. I have started watering it daily so hopefully the leaves will stop dropping soon. It lives on my patio with an awning over it to protect from hot sun. Does anyone else have any other advice ???
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