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Fungus on Lime Tree Soil
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Posted: Nov/13/2008 11:41 AM PST
Hi, I'm hoping to get some feedback on a fungus we have growing in the soil of our lime tree. We are growing the lime tree in a pot indoors, and every time we water, these yellow, mushroom-like spoors appear. The tree itself looks very healthy (we did have some past problems with the tree, but we cut it down to a stump, and it's regrown healthy--no limes yet though). Can anyone help explain what this fungus might be? Do we need to worry about it? What should we do about it? Thanks, Beth |
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Posted: Nov/25/2008 11:36 AM PST
Can't anyone help here? |
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Posted: Nov/25/2008 1:25 PM PST
I did a little research on line and it could be mealy bugs or the top of the soil staying too moist. Three different places suggested letting the top 1/2 to 1" of soil dry completely before watering again. Also, there have been some issues with people using Miracle Grow and this happening. The following link might be helpful. http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org Hope this helps some. I am no expert on Lime or citrus (see orange post) but I didn't want you to think we weren't trying. A lot of people are gone for the holidays right now also. Happy Thanksgiving! P.S. Try the soil dry out first. If that is the problem then it's no big deal. It will dry kind of grayish and powdery. If it's mealy bugs, hmmm? |
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Posted: Dec/19/2008 6:49 AM PST
Thanks so much! I did some research too, and what you said is pretty consistent with what I came up with; also, we actually had used Miracle Gro several times. My husband let the soil dry out thoroughly and removed some of the top layer as well, and that seems to have been effective for controlling the problem so far. Thank you again, and happy holidays!  PS--I just received the notification of your response TODAY, December 19th, even though you replied almost a month ago!!! |
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Posted: Dec/19/2008 9:21 AM PST
That was my first thought, too. It was too moist. Removing the top layer and replacing it was a good idea. This is the first time that I've seen this post, but I don't know anything about growing citrus trees either. |
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Posted: Dec/20/2008 10:46 AM PST
I've never grown citrus in potts, but they do like it on the dry side. |
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Posted: Dec/21/2008 6:36 AM PST
Thanks again for the replies. The reason we've been watering it quite a bit is because we had a problem with the tree last year in that it kept dropping leaves, even though it had started out very healthy. We wound up cutting it down to the stump, and it's come back in well, but we've been trying to nourish it more (hence the fertilizing and watering). Any other tips would be greatly appreciated! |
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