I'm reaching out because I've noticed some unusual deformities in the leaves of my Washington Navel Orange tree (grafted in September this year), and I'm a bit puzzled about the cause. I've attached a picture for reference.
I'm located in Eastern Europe, so I'm keeping the tree indoors under a full spectrum grow light (SANSI). It's been growing and healing really well, I'm only concerned about the deformed leaves. There seem to be no pest causing the problem.
I would greatly appreciate any advice, tips, or suggestions on how to address this issue and promote the health of my tree.
UPDATE: Since my last post, the graft has been showing a lot of new growth, the leaves of the new shoots continue to display the same deformation. Maybe it also has something to do with lightning or humidity, but I assume that when I transition the tree outside in the spring, it will return to its usual leaf pattern.
Update: A Year After Grafting.
It’s been a year since I grafted my Washington navel, and it’s thriving! The tree has grown significantly, looking strong and healthy with plenty of new leaves (no deformations anymore). Excited to see how it continues to develop — Hopefully, I’ll see some fruit on it next year.
