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title: "Was gifted a potted outdoor lemon tree, it was a little…"
description: "Was gifted a potted outdoor lemon tree, it was a little yellowing/brown when we got it and has only gotten worse… at first I thought underwatering so I pruned…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/g6ZuBKsq6cejlXEdjvp0ml"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "leapinglizard"
published: "2025-05-30T17:48:59.691183Z"
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# Was gifted a potted outdoor lemon tree, it was a little…

_Posted by leapinglizard on 2025-05-30_

Was gifted a potted outdoor lemon tree, it was a little yellowing/brown when we got it and has only gotten worse… at first I thought underwatering so I pruned some dead leaves and diligently soaked it ~once a week/every 10 days, but it does not seem to be improving and maybe getting worse?? Finally got some citrus fertilizer 3 days ago and worked it into the top of the soil before watering, still no changes yet… any advice? It gets full sun, 50-60\* weather with some wind, high humidity in this area so I am afraid of overwatering.

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## 3 comments

### Springvision commented on 2025-05-30

Maybe try some chlorophyll

### SMcCreary commented on 2025-05-31

Maybe to much sun 🤷🏻‍♀️

### Amy commented on 2025-05-31

Perhaps test the soil ph and protect from wind.

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