Calamondin Sudden Death: Container Watering Issues—Drainage and Fertilizer

Four calamondins, two died (leaves dropped, branches browned), third showing same. Likely watering problems in containers.

Common Mistakes

• Water sitting in saucer >15 min = drowning roots.
• Repotted into larger pot? Water mainly around outer edge—soil dries from outside in.
• Wrong fertilizer can harm—use slow-release.

Signs

• Yellow leaves = too dry.
• Black tips = too wet.

Adjust watering, ensure drainage, use slow-release fertilizer.