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title: "Hi all, can anyone figure out why my citrus tree looks so unhappy? I…"
description: "Hi all, can anyone figure out why my citrus tree looks so unhappy? I am worried that it has HLB, but can't tell if the yellow mottling is due to that or just…"
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# Hi all, can anyone figure out why my citrus tree looks so unhappy? I…

_Opslået af eloise den 2025-05-09_

Hi all, can anyone figure out why my citrus tree looks so unhappy? I am worried that it has HLB, but can't tell if the yellow mottling is due to that or just to me not taking care of it correctly. I am in zone 10b, water it about every 5 days, I have slow release fertilizer in the soil, and am using all purpose soil. It is fully outside and gets direct sun from about noon to sunset (7ish hrs). Thanks :)

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## 7 kommentarer

### SimplyAnita kommenterede den 2025-05-09

You should definitely try fish and seaweed fertilizer! Might have some deficiencies like, use a citrus fertilizer instead of all purpose

#### eloise svarede den 2025-05-09

Thank you!! I'll try that \<3

#### SimplyAnita svarede den 2025-05-09

You’re welcome and good luck they still look good might need a bigger pot too and oh maybe check their roots!

#### eloise svarede den 2025-05-09

Thank you!!! When you say check the roots wdym? Looking for if the roots are too cramped/needs more space or like looking for something wrong with them? Tysssm!

#### SimplyAnita svarede den 2025-05-09

See if there’s any root rot but I guess look for bugs too it never hurts to

### Farryn kommenterede den 2025-05-10

Yellowing on the older/established leaves on a citrus tree typically means a nutrient deficiency (nitrogen) or that it’s over watered. Check the drainage holes in your pot to ensure they aren’t clogged. If they are, just remove debris so water can drain out properly. If the drainage holes are fine, it could just be telling you that it needs fertilizer! I use one specific to citrus trees and mine are as happy as could be! I recently bought 2 citrus trees and did a LOT of homework on them ☺️. Hope this helps! Good luck!!

#### eloise svarede den 2025-05-10

Thank you!!! I just got some citrus fertilizer, my fingers are crossed!! Much appreciated :))

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