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Brown Tips in Lemon Tree
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Lemon trees can be grown in containers in cooler climates and brought indoors in winter
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Lemon Tree care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to brown tips in Lemon Tree. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Humidity
Moderate. Mist in winter.
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Water
Regularly in summer, reduce in winter. Allow top inch to dry.
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Temperature
10–38°C (50–100°F). Bring inside when below 7°C.
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Symptoms to look for in Lemon Tree
- fiber_manual_recordBrown crispy leaf tips
- fiber_manual_recordBrowning progressing inward
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Common causes in Lemon Tree
- fiber_manual_recordLow humidity
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordFluoride or salt build-up
- fiber_manual_recordFertiliser burn
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How to diagnose brown tips in Lemon Tree
Check humidity and watering frequency. If soil is dry, underwatering is likely. If soil is moist, check humidity levels.
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How to treat brown tips in Lemon Tree
Increase humidity with a humidifier or pebble tray. Water more consistently. Flush soil if salt build-up is suspected.
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Preventing brown tips in Lemon Tree
Maintain 50%+ humidity. Water with filtered or distilled water. Avoid over-fertilising.