Lemon tree leaves wilting (forum)

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Hey I'm new, my little lemonade tree (for the kiddos) is growing but the new growth is curling and has some brown spots, any recommendations to remedy? I water it 3 times a week, plenty of drainage holes and good soil and is on the sun 6+ hours a day from 11am
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Time: 17th February 2024 12:29am

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Edward3 says...
Hi. The leaves are damaged by the leaf miner which is a small grub tunneling through the leaves.

Time: 23rd February 2024 12:42pm

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PlumRob says...
Hello,
I have a bunch of Kassia Lime and Pomelo seedlings with the exact same condition as you have.
The cause is a pest called citrus leaf miner. Not really sure of a remedy, however it would be easy to find on the internet.
Happy Gardening,
Robert Mandla

Time: 25th February 2024 6:43pm

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QRcode says...
From around Christmas time when they emerge, spray the summer/autumn flush with an oil spray. Be careful not to burn the young leaves in the process--half strength may be adequate.
This really only needs to be done on young non-bearing trees. On mature trees it is unsightly, but inconsequential to tree health and cropping.

Time: 19th March 2024 11:00pm

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