Meyer lemon green fruit is small and soft

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1. amomipais82
   

   HI,
   Look closely at the stem of the plant.  See if you see small oval brown structures on the stem.  Or look on the undersides of the leaves for small green soft bodied insects.  Aphids and scale give off a sugary sticky substance called "honey-dew" when they feed.  You may also see some black mold growing on the leaves as well.  This is called sooty mold.  All of this is related to insect feeding.  You will have to treat the bugs, otherwise they will kill your plant and move to other plants. I use 100 % Pure Neem Oil from Dyna Gro, it does not wash off and is organic.  This will protect your plant from future problems.  It is also a fungicide and miticide which can help other plants you may have problems with...
   The lemon that is dropping leaves is either making room for fruit (still have green leaves on tips)  or it needs more water or needs a bitter pot.

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