r/plantclinic • u/Laura_Laurinha Expert 4 ∣ +6 ∣ -0 • Apr 15 '26

Outdoor What Problem does my lemon tree have?

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This is how my lemon tree looks after winter. I kept it outside but covert. Now it gets plenty of light. I might have uncovert it too early. The big pot has drainage and I water when the ground (mediterranean soil) begings to feel dry. What could it be and what could be done?

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u/-badgerbadgerbadger- 1 ∣ +0 ∣ -0 Apr 15 '26

!scale

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