Key Lime Fruit Drop: Water Consistency and Pollination Boost

Don’t Throw It Out—It’s Doing What Citrus Does

Citrus naturally shed inner leaves to make room for fruit. Your tree’s problem is likely inconsistent watering (fruit aborts if soil moisture fluctuates) and poor pollination (fungus in blooms reduces nectar, so bees don’t visit).

Fixes

• Water on a strict schedule—never let the pot dry out completely.
• Apply a fungicide or organic bloom booster (Atomic Grow) to clear flower fungus and increase nectar for bees.

With steady moisture and better pollination, fruit set should improve dramatically.