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I've had one for 6 months, the other about 1 month.
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They will need to be fed regularly for 9 months to obtain quality fruit.
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6-month-old: 10-gallon pot.
1-month-old: 5-gallon pot.
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I would put them each in a 20 gallon pot.
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Partial shade. I did put them out under direct sun over the summer, but they didn't look happy, the new shoots wilted, must be due to the hot Bakersfield sun, and the pots are black plastic (hot).
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Yes, they are more tender than some Citrus and your location gets some serious heat. So filtered sun (or 50% shade cloth) in the summer and then full sun when the daily temperatures are under 95 F.
Also, they are not happy with temperatures in the low 30's and will show damage or die with sustained temperatures below 30 F.
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Foliage Pro 9-3-6, during the summer, about a capful mixed in 2 gallons of water. In the heat of summer, I watered 1-2 times a week. Right now, nothing. However, the leaves haven't looked healthy in a long time, they're kinda brown at the edges and curled up. There are some new growth, though, those look good.
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Foliage Pro is a good formula for Citrus and other subtropical fruits. It is also one of the more expensive choices.
Foliage Pro has a density of about 0.74 lbs / cup. You could safely feed your potted plants with every watering using 2/3 teaspoon per gallon of water (results in 110 ppm N). In the winter time, you water less frequently and thus the plants receive proportionately less nutrients -- which is appropriate for the cold season.