I've had my lemon tree for about two years now, but it really doesn't seem to be thriving. It occasionally blooms flowers, and I see it producing a couple of lemons, but they never turn yellow—they just stay green. Plus, the tree itself looks kind of sad and hasn't grown much since I got it. I keep it in a large terra-cotta pot because I live in an efficiency and can't plant it in the ground right now. I know that's not the best situation for it. I've tried using citrus fertilizer, which helped a little, but I'm still looking for more suggestions or tips to improve its health!
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I've got two lemon trees in big terracotta pots, and while it's not the best for growth, one of them produces great-sized lemons every year, while the other is more of a flower show without much fruit. What helps is adding good compost to the soil, and I even toss in some eggshells and used tea leaves. Just a heads up, different lemon varieties can produce fruit in cycles—so don’t be discouraged! Also, keep an eye on your watering; overdoing it can be a problem too!
You might want to check your soil nutrients. It sounds like you could have low phosphorus levels, which can affect blooming and fruiting. Consider using a liquid bloom-boosting fertilizer; that might give your lemon tree the kick it needs!
Thanks for the tips! How often do you add those eggshells or tea leaves, and what about the compost?