If my orange tree look normal? (forum)

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Hi all, I've bought my orange tree 2 months ago, it hasn't grown taller, although the leaves are all green. If it is normal? or I should do something?
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Time: 15th August 2021 12:35am

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Edward3 says...
Your tree looks fine. It doesn't grow in winter, but you can now expect it to start producing new growth in Spring. One thing you could do at this stage - get something against leaf miner which can damage your new leaves. Either a spray or a trap can be used. Check nearest Bunnings or a nursery.

Time: 18th August 2021 12:30pm

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carfield says...
Hi, btw, there is an iron stick that help to fix the position, when should I remove that stick?

Time: 24th September 2021 11:31am

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jakfruit etiquette says...
I wouldn't remove the stake until the tree grows more, then the roots would have grown too into the soil.
The bark mulch shouldn't be too close to the trunk, as Citrus can get rot problems.
Edward3 is right, you should see new tip growth sprouting soon with the warmer weather.
The tree is next to the fence, does it have some shade in the day ??


Time: 25th September 2021 9:56am

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carfield says...
Thanks a lot, there are a couple of hours there is no shade, think the sunlight is good and I can see the new tip is growing and there are flower also


How can I know when is the good time to remove that stick?

Time: 28th September 2021 3:25pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
A couple of hours no shade sounds perfect. If the tree is not in a windy spot the stake isn't as important. It may help to support the new growth if it gets heavy for the trunk. When it can stand up by itself should be ok if not too windy.

Time: 29th September 2021 12:24pm

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Edward3 says...
You can leave it there for a couple of years until the tree gets enough strength of its own

Time: 1st October 2021 10:39am

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