Meyer Lemon Winter Care: Don't Prune Leafless Branches Yet

3-ft, 3-yr Meyer lemon in pot. 7 lemons harvested Thanksgiving. Indoors for winter. Some leaves dropped, stems green. Other branches have leaves + blossoms. Prune bare branches?

Wait. Don't Prune.

Citrus drops leaves from light/temp/humidity shock. Green stems = alive. New leaves often emerge in late winter.

Winter Care Protocol

• Brightest window (south).
• Water when top 1" dry. No saucer standing water.
• Humidity: pebble tray or humidifier.
• Fertilize: ½ strength citrus feed monthly.
• Watch for scale/spider mites—treat early.

Prune In Spring

After last frost, when new growth shows. Remove only dead wood (brittle, no green under bark scratch).

Least pruning = least stress. Let it recover.