Citron with Gummosis: Prevention & Cure
Citrus medica
Gummosis on Citron: What to Know?
Gummosis on Citron (Citrus medica) is a other condition with high severity. Citron has moderate susceptibility to this disease. Gummosis is caused by fungi that attack the base of the plant and its roots. It triggers the oozing of a dark resin, similar to glue or gum, from the trunk. If left untreated, the disease obstructs th...
Citron is a medium-care plant. Recovery from Gummosis takes approximately 30 days with proper treatment.
🔍 What Does Gummosis Look Like on Citron?
- • Presence of sticky, dark resin on the trunk
- • Cracked or peeling bark on the trunk
- • Yellowing leaves that drop prematurely
- • Dieback of branches in the upper part of the plant
❓ What Causes Gummosis on Citron?
- → Excessive moisture in the soil and on the trunk
- → Fungi of the genus Phytophthora
- → Bark wounds caused by tools
- → Planting the stem too deep
🛡️ How to Prevent Gummosis on Citron?
TLDR: Prevent Gummosis on Citron with 4 essential preventive care practices.
- ✓ Avoid wetting the plant trunk during watering
- ✓ Keep the soil well-drained to prevent water accumulation
- ✓ Clean pruning tools with alcohol
- ✓ Do not bury the base of the trunk when planting
🌱 How to Care for Citron to Prevent Gummosis?
💧 How to Water
Water when the top layer of soil is dry, about once a week in warm weather and much less in winter. Never leave water standing in the saucer.
☀️ Lighting
Needs full sun to flower and fruit, sheltered from strong wind and salt spray.
🪴 Ideal Soil
Rich, light, well-draining soil, neutral to slightly acidic. It dislikes chalky soil.