Why does your Citrus latifolia have sudden leaf drop? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Overwatering or poor drainage in Tahiti Lime trees leads to oxygen deprivation in the root zone, allowing Phytophthora species to attack. This disrupts the tree's ability to transport water and nutrients, causing leaves to wilt and drop rapidly.
Tahiti Limes are sensitive to cold temperatures; a sudden drop in temperature or frost can cause physiological shock. This triggers a defense mechanism where the tree sheds foliage to conserve energy and moisture.
Significant lack of water causes the tree to enter a survival mode, shedding leaves to reduce transpiration surface area. This is common in Tahiti Limes if the soil dries out completely for extended periods.
While usually a slower process, severe lack of essential macronutrients can lead to chlorosis and subsequent leaf abscission. If the tree cannot maintain cellular function due to lack of nitrogen, it will shed older leaves.
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