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dying miniature orange tree
| Posted by Rochelle , Feb 11,2007,16:29 | Forum | ||||
My miniature orange tree was grown from a 'twig' 30 - 35 years ago. It used to have a fine display of leaves and give about 30 oranges per season. In past years this has fallen off badly. It seemed to be on its way out about six years ago and my uncle restored it by caring for it in his greenhouse. It was still comparatively sparse, giving two or three oranges a season - but going through its cycle more often than previously. I kept it on a table about three feet from the window but it is not a very sunny room. About nine months ago, to give it more space I repotted it straight into a large decorative flowerpot (ie there was no drainage in the pot). A few weeks ago I became aware that although it still had three (oldish) oranges on it, the leaves were all falling off. I feared I had over-watered it, but when I took it out and replaced it in its old plastic pot with hole-in-the-bottom, it did not seem so. Its last few leaves are turning brown. Is it at the end of its natural life or is there something I can do to revive it? Failing that, is it possible to take a cutting and start again? I have tried local nurseries for advice but everyone says this is not in their area of knowledge and the last person suggested I try your website. I would be grateful for some help as I don't want to say goodbye to this old friend! Thank you.
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