Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Zn Zinc

Citrus - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Symptoms start on young, fully developed and medium leaves. Between veins yellow green or yellow blotches appear (leaf mottling) and extend over the interveinal areas. Along the veins a dark green border remains green. With severe deficiency necrotic spots, sometimes white in color, develop on the whole leaves (chlorotic areas and green zones) .

Reasons
Manganese deficiency on leaves of lemon

Citrus - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Symptoms start on young, fully developed and medium leaves. Between veins yellow green or yellow blotches appear (leaf mottling) and extend over the interveinal areas. Along the veins a dark green border remains green. With severe deficiency necrotic spots, sometimes white in color, develop on the whole leaves (chlorotic areas and green zones) .

Reasons
Manganese deficiency on leaves of citrus

Manganese deficiency on citrus made worse by

  • Organic soils
  • Sandy soils
  • High pH
  • Cold wet periods
  • Fluffy soils

Manganese is important for

  • Combats chlorosis
  • Prevents premature leaf fall
  • Gives healthier greener trees