Lemon Tree Bonsai from Seed C: August 2023 - May 2024 Combo Update 🍋

[@myexoticfoodplants6727]

All looking good

[@GregsBonsai]

Thanks!

[@BonsaiBoise]

It's looking really good! I have a couple that I haven't done much with that are 3 or 4 years old and about the size yours is. You must have the lemon touch! 🍋🌳

[@GregsBonsai]

I must have something! Or at least some pretty strong seeds that helped. Who knows, each one is different. I kept up-potting these as well which helped. I’m very happy with the results of these so far compared to the ones I’ve kept in smaller pots.

[@chrismurphy2769]

I just commented on your previous video about orange tree C about how it looked like it had maybe an iron deficiency. It's nice to see an update, and my guess is that you had fertilized it since then with a fertilizer that contained "chelated iron", since it appears that some of the yellowing had gone away on those specific leaves. Another thing I'm wondering about is I'm not seeing an exposed root-crown or root-flare, and supposedly this is a very important thing for tree health. On that same note, since this is growing in a round pot, it would be a good time to inspect the root system to make sure non of them are "girdling" and remove any tangles. I'm no expert I've just been doing a bit of research to try to improve the health of our ~50 year old citrus in our backyard, and these are some of the things I've noticed about our own tree.

[@backbudbonsai]

Is it a “Meyer” lemon? What kind is it? I enjoy watching ur plants grow and progress, keep up the good work

[@GregsBonsai]

Thank you! I’m not sure what variety they are. I used seeds that I had gotten from a lemon at the grocery store. It was really just to test the growth. I would think they’re Meyer because of where they were bought, but it could be anyone’s guess now. If I end up getting fruit from them, I’ll be surprised to see how they turn out. Only time will tell though! Thanks for watching!

[@backbudbonsai]

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[@WestValleyTransparency]

Curious. What type of mix did you use? Looks barky, which is good. Custom blend?

[@GregsBonsai]

Yes, it’s a bit barky and full of bigger pieces. I use a mix of some regular soil and citrus soil just so it has a good amount of drainage. So far it’s worked out really well.

[@Mikechoppz]

I have 9 cuttings from my lemon tree right now. 3 of them in water, 3 of them in soil, and 3 of them in soil, perlite, and mulch mix. The ones in water look the healthiest. Even with grown hormone applied to the ones placed in soil, still do not look as good as the ones in the water (all cut at the same time). Any advice on how you keep your cuttings after you cut them?

[@GregsBonsai]

I haven’t done any cuttings from my lemon trees yet since they just haven’t been around that long yet. It’s great to see you experimenting though! You might have your answer though just from what you posted. I would think if your ones in water are looking good after a bit, you’ll want to transplant them into soil soon enough though with some good citrus soil and some fertilizer too help it grow and drain properly. For your soil, you’ll want something that drains really well.