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title: "I inherited a lemon and lime tree and they’ve been doing pretty well,…"
description: "I inherited a lemon and lime tree and they’ve been doing pretty well, I’ve been watering them every 2-3 days. I’ve noticed some of the leaves are curling up,…"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Kaki"
published: "2024-06-21T00:49:44.190836Z"
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# I inherited a lemon and lime tree and they’ve been doing pretty well,…

_Posted by Kaki on 2024-06-21_

I inherited a lemon and lime tree and they’ve been doing pretty well, I’ve been watering them every 2-3 days. I’ve noticed some of the leaves are curling up, what does this mean? Is it good or bad?

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## 2 comments

### Debbie commented on 2024-06-21

I would think related to watering. My lemon tree did this until I got a moisture meter

### Tyler commented on 2024-06-22

Probably too much water, citrus trees like to dry out between being watered especially when potted. Just cut back on watering and make sure to check that the soil has dried out at the top few inches before watering. It will really only need water about once a week depending on how hot it is. Just let the soil dry so the roots can breathe before you re-soak it.

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