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Dwarf Washington Navel - Leaf Curl?

 
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TimShultz
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Joined: 12 Jul 2009
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Location: Durham, N.C. United States

Posted: Sun 12 Jul, 2009 10:44 pm

I purchased several dwarf citrus trees about a month ago. All seem to be doing fine with the exception of my dwarf washington navel. When I received it, all of its leaves were very curled, however, all were a dark green color. I have potted it in a 12" container using Fafard Organic Potting Mix that was recommended by a local nursery. I have watered it deeply once during the month that I have had it; however, the leaves on it seem to be very curled as compared to the other trees I have....meyer lemon, key lime, grapefruit, and a lemon/lime cocktail bonsai tree. I have been told to try to keep the moisture level in the soil at about 50% when using my moisture level device. I have been keeping all the trees on my patio with full/part sun; It is due to rain for the next several days so I have put the trees indoor under a 48" growth light using a mixture of T5 bulbs..3000k and 6500k bulbs. The moisture meter level in the navel tree pot is currently reading between a 6 to 7 in most areas of the soil....3-4 inches down. Should I water more or do I have the wrong type of potting mix? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Just a note, the tree arrived in the mail like this and has not really changed that much in about a months time. Some of the lower leaves have opened up though. Thanks, Tim.

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Skeeter
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Location: Pensacola, FL zone 9

Posted: Mon 13 Jul, 2009 9:57 am

I don't know anything about the mix you used, but citrus do best in a fast draining mix with lots of air spaces. I use a mix of pine bark and peat moss. 4:1 bark to moss and the bark chips are up to an inch in size.

CHC mix is another option--search the forum for recipes with it.

With a fast draining mix like these you cannot overwater.

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