If your potted citrus tree has soil that’s dead, dry, or high in alkalinity, amending it for your citrus trees will be well worth it. All citrus is frost-tender and needs to be brought indoors or covered with frost cloth when nighttime temperatures go below 35°F (1°C).For more information about protecting plants in a freeze, read this post. Because frequent watering means nutrients are washed away and roots can’t go looking in the ground for additional nutrients, it’s also a good idea to feed your citrus regularly. In case you missed it: 24 Common Lemon Tree Problems: How to Fix Them, Solutions, and Treatment Image Source Best soil mix for Citrus The soil is also alkaline, with a pH too much for Citrus trees. It can prevent nutrients from being absorbed by the tree. You can modify clay soil by mixing it with sand or compost. Both sand and compost help balance the soil by providing a more balanced pH and by adding large particles to break the soil.

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Keep in mind that since we won’t be needing that much soil for the potted citrus plants, splurging on a premium brand will help give the tree prime nutrients for years to come.Place on a plant dolly before filling with soil in cold climates so the container can be moved to a sheltered location during the coldest months of the year. While this is up for debate, it’s likely a safe bet to go with the well-known, organic brands of potting soil.

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IAN TOLLEY: There's a tendency with citrus, particularly when they're cropping well - get a little bit short of zinc a little bit short of manganese. You might even get to iron deficiency and then magnesium deficiency. Loam is a mix of clay and sandy soils and is loose and rich enough to clump up when wet but still break apart easily. The potting soils below are well-suited to citrus trees, although there are certainly more out there. Note – I have not actually used these, since I make my own citrus potting soil. But I’ve searched out the ones that seem the closest to the ingredients in my recipe, although they will all probably need more pine bark and/or perlite for additional drainage.Once you’ve chosen the right spot for your tree, make sure that the tree will have adequate water and fertilizer. Also, make sure that the tree has enough space to grow to its full potential. The most important thing is to ensure a good, healthy root system. Citrus trees thrive in soil with good drainage. So what makes a “good” potting soil? This can differ from person to person, and certainly from plant to plant. For me, it means I can water the tree thoroughly (within reason) without it getting waterlogged. I want it to provide the best environment possible for a healthy root system, so the tree can absorb the water and nutrients it needs. Every 3-4 years, when your citrus tree outgrows its pot, simply repeat the steps above to transfer it to its new pot. When and How to Amend Potting Soil Here's one here. That's a really typical magnesium deficiency problem. You can see the dagger - it's a description used worldwide - a green dagger from the petiole. And that's typical magnesium deficiency.