Don’t go cold turkey and put them in full sun without hardening them off or there can be sun scald and wind burn. Gradually harden off plants in the spring over a period of a couple of weeks. Higher humidity helps minimize leaf drop and make conditions less suited to spider mites Seasonal Moves for a Potted Lemon Tree Moving Your Indoor Lemon Tree Outdoor for Summer?
Spider mites do well in the dry air in centrally heated homes. If leaves begin to look stippled, check for spider mites. They’re hard to see without a magnifying glass…you might only see little spots moving on a leaf. Watch for spider mites when growing lemon trees indoors. Wash leaves with a soft cloth to remove sooty mould.
Scale insects give off sticky liquid, and that’s the cause of the sticky spots below, and the mould, which feeds on the liquid. If the outbreak of scale is larger, try rubbing them off with your fingers, spraying the tree with a high-pressure water source, or using a biological control such as a predatory mite.īefore noticing scale, you might first notice sticky spots on the floor below, or a dark, sooty coloured film (mould) on leaves. Scale insects can be dabbed away individually with a cotton swap dipped in rubbing alcohol.
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