When to re-pot citrus plants?

[BismaAbbid]

hi bunnings team,

I want to know is it good time to repot mandrin and lemon plants .Mandrin plant is two years old and same age lemon.Mandrin has lots of little mandrin an lots of blossom on it. Some shoots are at bottom do i need to remove them or should i leave it as it is.

Should i leave little mandrin on plant or i need to remove them it has grew 12 small mandrin already and it is dwarf afourer  mandrin and lemon is myer lemon.

Please have a look on strawberry plant it was fine two days ago now it is droopy suddenly.

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @BismaAbbid,

I'll start with the strawberry plant. Drooping leaves are usually just a sign that your plant is thirsty. With the heat coming in, this is pretty likely the reason for the drooping. I'd just give it a good water with some Seasol mixed in. This will give it a bit of a nutrient boost, and the water will hydrate it so it stops drooping.

With your mandarin and lemon trees, spring is an ideal time to repot them into slightly larger containers with some fresh Citrus And Fruit Premium Potting Mix, which will encourage strong root growth. You'll want to put them in a pot that is roughly the next size up to ensure their roots are able to use the moisture in the soil. If you go too big too soon, then the moisture will sit out of reach and can cause some issues, so best to move up incrementally.

Remove any shoots growing from the base of the mandarin, as these are rootstock suckers that can drain energy from the main plant. Use sharp secateurs to ensure the cut ends heal quickly.

Since both trees are still young, it’s best to thin out most of the small developing fruit before repotting so the plants can focus on establishing stronger branches and roots for future harvests. At this point, the fruit they produce will not be ideal, so it is best to divert this energy elsewhere.

Regular watering, feeding with a citrus fertiliser, and occasional applications of seaweed tonic will help them grow into more mature trees that will produce more and better fruit in the future.

Check out How To Repot A Plant and How To Plant And Grow Citrus In Pots for some further information.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[BismaAbbid]

Thanks JacobZ for detailed response for every plant it is very helpful.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @BismaAbbid,

Your citrus plants look like they’re doing well overall, but I did notice some leaf curling and deformation in the images. This could be caused by pests like aphids or citrus leafminer, or possibly a nutrient deficiency. It’s a good idea to check the undersides of the leaves for any insects or silvery trails, and consider using a neem oil spray if pests are present. You can use Yates 250g Leaf Curl Spray as well.

Also, feeding with a citrus-specific fertiliser can help strengthen the plants and improve leaf health.

Repotting in spring is a great move, and removing the rootstock suckers and thinning the young fruit will help the trees focus on strong growth.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell