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Finger Lime

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Alex24 starts with ...
I purchased a finger lime tree (pink) from Bunnings about 4-6 month ago. i planted it in the ground next to my other Citrus trees.
Finger lime started to lose its leaves from bottom and now its reaching to the top parts. There are quiet a few yellow leaves remaining.
Some bottom branches have turned brown (looks dried out....)

Is this normal or is the plant dying??
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sternus1 says...
alex grow it in a pot. They don't do well in the ground. You'll still get an abundance of fruit that will be better quality anyhow.
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denise1 says...
Does that depend on what rootstock is used?
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sternus1 says...
Not really, they're on on tri. Tri is ok in NSW but in queensland it's terrible (in the ground). Way too hot here.
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Boris Spasky says...
Yes, it is a poor rootstock for tropical/subtropical areas. Needs some degree of winter chill to perform best, as it is a deciduous specie.
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Alex24 says...
Pictures - Click to enlarge

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Aex
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Alex24 says...
I want to buy another Finger lime, what type do you recommend for the QLD/ Brisbane climate?
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sternus1 says...
Alex any will do well In Brisbane so long as you grow it in a pot.
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Alex24 says...
Thanks. I will transfer this to a pot.
1- would this be ok now (in August)?
2-Do they prefer a sunny spot or part sunny & shady?
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sternus1 says...
yes, you can transfer it to a pot at any time.

Please see my thread:

http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=10228.msg131120#msg131120
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Alex24 says...
Thanks ALL
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Alex24 says...
almost 12 month since i transferred my finger lime to a pot and placed in it the north facing corner of the house (part shade/ morning sun).

The plant has developed new branches, i've got 15-20 flower buds and hoping to get fruit this season.


Indeed they do well in a pot in a semi shaded/ part sun location.

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