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mrjayd
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OK thanks but it seems everything I read and every care sheet I receive when I buy a new tree says to water every day. It is strating to get hot here in San Diego so I thought I should be watering every day.

Thanks again, I will try to water every other day now. I hope I didn't kill this tree tho cuz it was beautiful when I got it.

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Originally Posted by Joanie
You MIGHT be watering it too much. Sometimes if the roots are unable to take up water, because they are rotting, the leaves will look crispy and wilted.

You should only water when the soil is dry on the top, but just moist underneath the top inch or two of soil. Use your finger to stick in the soil and see if it is too wet. Also, pick up the pot and feel the soil through the drainage hole.. if it is still quite wet, don't water.

Don't put on any more fertilizer. A sick tree can't use it, and if the roots are rotten it can actually do harm.

You could also have a problem if it is sited next to the stucco wall, and the afternoon sun is baking it. Reflection from the wall could make the tree much hotter than out in the open. Or did you just move it there for the photo?

You could also have bugs, but my guess is overwatering.

Joanie
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