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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Thu 19 Aug, 2010 11:17 am |
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Hi.
I'm struggling with Calamondins from the middle of January, and since only few days back I had no blooms at all. I saw a single bloom and was very happy, but also worried that it may be the only bloom I will get this year. Few days later I noticed another bloom. I don't see more blooms emerging. From what I know Calamondins when bloom, have hundreds of blooms. Do you think I'll get more?
Also, on the same tree there is new growth. But only on one branch. Will there be more, do you think?
The trees have previously been stressed by drought. |
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grad85 Moderator
Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 225 Location: Eindhoven , Holland /Barcelona Spain
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Posted: Thu 19 Aug, 2010 11:43 am |
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Normally after a dry period a citrus will heavenly bloom to survive.
So mayby there's another reason ? _________________ Grad
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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Thu 19 Aug, 2010 2:48 pm |
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Although I realized that I can't call myself impatient because I've been waiting for blooms 8 months |
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Millet Citruholic
Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 6656 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Thu 19 Aug, 2010 4:51 pm |
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Normally, a citrus tree blooms all at one time in the spring. There can be an occasional bloom now and then during the warm summer months. Does your tree receive enough cool hours (600 to 800) during the fall and winter months. For a citrus tree to produce a good bloom, it must receive sufficient cool hours (below 64F, but below 60F is better), or it must receive long enough drought time to bloom.. - Millet (878-) |
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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Fri 20 Aug, 2010 7:28 am |
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I've only had the tree in question since June.
The drought caused the new leaves wilt like this:
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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Fri 20 Aug, 2010 7:36 am |
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Oh, and from what I've heard Calamondin produces flowers from March onwards, throughout the year.
And also I'm sorry, but I think the most important question is being missed: is it likely for citruses to put out new growth only on one branch? |
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Millet Citruholic
Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 6656 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Fri 20 Aug, 2010 12:05 pm |
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Calamondins, along with a few other citrus varieties such lemons, produce their major bloom each spring, as do most all citrus varieties. Additionally, a few citrus varieties put forth a small bloom from time to time, throughout some of the remaining year, especially during the remaining warm months. However, the additional bloom is always quite small, and does not involve the entire tree in the same manner as the spring bloom. Therefore, after the major blooming period is finished, all that can be expected is an occasional bloom on a branch or two. - Millet (877-) |
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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Fri 20 Aug, 2010 2:27 pm |
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Well, for a difference: Eustis Limequat mainly blooms from June to September. Kumquats blooms from June to late August. |
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Millet Citruholic
Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Posts: 6656 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Fri 20 Aug, 2010 3:31 pm |
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The last time I visited the University of California's CCPP (Citrus Clonal Protection Program), and the Citrus Variety Collection at Riverside, California, they actually call the tree a "Useless Limequat". As you write concerning Kumquat, my Kumquat is also blooming at this time, but it certainly is not the main bloom. The main bloom was last spring. Presently my Nagami Kumquat has perhaps 8-10 blooms on the entire tree. Anyway, I am happy that your tree is giving you some blooms. Hope they turn into fruit. Take care. - Millet (877-) |
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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Fri 20 Aug, 2010 3:32 pm |
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What is their problem with Eustis Limequat ?
Well I like it , I'm looking for one actually .
Since I grow citruses not for food uses, but for decorative purposes, I think Eustis Limequat is pretty attractive. And a good change from the orange Calamondin fruits . |
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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Sat 21 Aug, 2010 9:27 am |
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Is it likely for citruses to put out new leaf growth only on one branch? |
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David. Citruholic
Joined: 09 Nov 2009 Posts: 400 Location: San Benito , Texas
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Posted: Sat 21 Aug, 2010 1:58 pm |
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When I transplant some of my trees I'll have growth flushes on just one branch and then on another then after a few flushes it'll flush all at once. I dot know why but thats what I have experienced. _________________ South Texas gardener |
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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Tue 24 Aug, 2010 12:16 pm |
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Evaldas Citruholic
Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Posts: 303 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania, Zone 5
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Posted: Thu 26 Aug, 2010 1:35 pm |
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Well, both trees are putting new growth pretty much on every branch. Seems like it's going to be a major one.
Oh, and the roots seem to be doing pretty well since I transplanted both trees about 3 weeks ago into bigger/taller containers and when watering today I noticed a beautiful new root sticking out of the one of the drainage holes. |
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