Was this tree outdoors and then moved indoors?
The tree will probably have dropped leaves after a repot. Citrus don't react well to repotting, and its normal for them to drop leaves. A few things to consider though north facing is no good. Jul 17, It is not uncommon for citrus trees to naturally drop a small number of leaves especially in winter.
Where a large proportion of leaves fall it is a sign that the plant is under stress and there are a number of possible causes.
Sudden temperature changes or low temperatures can result in the loss of leaves.
Low light levels area common reason. Citrus trees/plants need to dry out a bit before watering. If you keep your tree moist all the time its most likely suffering from root rot. This will cause the leaves to yellow and fall off because its not able to breathe.
In a sense its drowning. The soil must be well draining to allow air movement around the roots. Feb 05, You need to determine why the leaves are falling off.
The 2 main reasons are root rot (from too much water/compacted soil) and the cold root/sunlight combination mentioned earlier. When was the last change of potting soil? If it has been a while ( yrs) I would suggest a repotting. There are other causes, as Junglekeeper mentioned low humidity. Why Are Leaves Falling Off Citrus Trees & Twigs Dying? Citrus trees are prized by home gardeners for their attractive green foliage and juicy fruit.
A certain amount of dead wood is natural for a.