Lime Tree Plant

[Ric.ror]

I recently bought a lime tree plant for my conservatory . I have repotted it into a larger pot and now have some more leaves budding (I was worried it may not survive the posting and repotting). It’s approx 10 inches in height and has 10 full sized leaves in place. How should I now continue to treat it?

Also I have approx eight lemon seedlings I managed to germinate from seeds - they are approx 4 inches with about six leaves on each - again how should I continue to treat?

Finally - some of my plants have been infected with flies. I have placed kitchen roll over the soil to (hopefully) stop any further infection but I also have some fish tank gravel to use - how much (in cams) should I use

I have further questions about trees later but I think that’s enough for now

Many many thanks

[Chipchopper]

well done with the germination, Ric.
Is it black fly or white fly ?.
Nonetheless treat the pests with an organic spray and try not to over water to avoid damping off desease

[ladybirder]

Where will you put your Lime Tree when it grows Ric? I have one overlooking my garden which must be over 60ft high.

[Prudie]

I assume Ric means an actual Lime citrus fruit tree. I also have a lemon tree in my conservatory grown from a pip, it's about 4 feet high but has never flowered and so no fruit either. I've always assumed because it came from a shop bought lemon it was barren. They need cross pollination or something I think.

[webbo3]

did you use citrus compost, you can also get citrus feed.

[Ric.ror]

Ok - well I don’t intend to let the lime tree get above more than 2-3 feet.
I didn’t have any citrus feed but I’ve ordered some from baby bio
I didn’t use special soil - just ordinary potting compost
I found some granular slow release plant food so I’ve just added that to one of the lemon plants to see how they get on
I’ve just had a look on google and it seems a few drops of urine added to the water is mentioned - I don’t think I’ll be doing that though

Oh and it’s lots of little black flies - I’ve used some very sticky yellow paper and that’s captured lots of them

[Ric.ror]

Sorry (so rude) - thanks for your answers so far

[Chipchopper]

Sounds like sciarid flies aka fungus gnats. they live in the compost and feed on the small root hairs.
keep up with the yellow sticky tape!

[Ric.ror]

I already have one of those special light bulbs - I’m thinking would one of those heated blankets help - I’m thinking of the winter months