Miniature trees for pots

Fall and spring are generally the best seasons for tree planting, because temperatures are moderate. Try to avoid transplanting when temperatures are above 80F; high temperatures will stress the tree. In fall, aim to plant 6 - 8 weeks before the first frost, so roots have time to establish themselves before the ground freezes.
Now let’s look at your tree. Slide it out of its pot so you can examine the roots. (It’s ok to cut away the container if the tree feels stuck, but try to keep the roots intact). If the roots are tightly stuck together in the area circling the root ball, tug them apart so they radiate out from the trunk. Also, check the trunk of the tree where it meets the soil. Do you see a slight flare? If not, use your hands to pull soil away from the trunk until you expose the flare. This tells you where the soil level should be. Burying the flare can lead to root rot.

Before you move the tree into its new container, measure the height of the root ball. Let’s say yours is 16 inches tall (from trunk flare to the bottom of the roots) and your container is 24 inches tall. 24 – 16 = 8. Leaving two inches of space at the top of the pot (so you don’t splash and spill each time you water) means you’ll need to make up 6 inches of height, so that’s how much soil you’ll add to the bottom of your pot before planting. Be sure to press the soil down firmly, so the weight of the tree doesn’t make it sink in the pot.

You should never use yard or garden soil for a container tree. Not only might it contain pathogens (including insects, bacteria, and fungal spores), but it is also very heavy. For drought tolerant trees, like smoketree, crabapples, and purple leaf plum, try a fast draining mix (like Opus Mix#3). For trees that appreciate more consistent moisture, like Japanese maple, try a moisture retentive mix (like Opus Mix#2). Opus Mix#1 is a good choice for most other trees, providing good drainage and moderate water retention.

Lift the tree into the center of the pot and hold it steady while you add soil all the way around the root ball. (It might be handy to have a friend help with this part.) Use your hands or a two by four to tamp the soil firmly into place. When you’ve added enough soil to be level with the top of the root ball, it’s time to start watering. You’ll do this in stages, each time watering until water reaches almost to the top of the pot. Let it be absorbed by the soil, then check the soil level. You may need to add more as the tree settles into place. Continue to water at intervals, until water flows out the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. This means the potting soil is fully saturated.

Congratulations, you’ve planted a container tree! Every home feels homier with a tree by the front door. A tree says someone lives there. A tree says someone cares.  

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13 Best Small Trees for Patios

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Lisa Hallett Taylor

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Lisa Hallett Taylor is an expert in architecture and landscape design who has written more than 1,000 articles about pool, patio, garden, and home improvement over 12 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Design and is certified in fine and decorative arts appraisal.

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Updated on 12/19/22

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Kathleen Miller

Reviewed by Kathleen Miller

Kathleen Miller is a highly-regarded Master Gardener and Horticulturist who shares her knowledge of sustainable living, organic gardening, farming, and landscape design. She founded Gaia's Farm and Gardens, a working sustainable permaculture farm, and writes for Gaia Grows, a local newspaper column. She has over 30 years of experience in gardening and sustainable farming.

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The Spruce / Tara Anand

Small trees on patios or decks can serve as natural focal points, add privacy, frame views, provide shade, and even bear fruit. Many of these trees can grow well in containers or raised beds. Some have special features, including flowers, attractive bark, and vivid fall colors. However, the features of certain trees might be too messy for your taste, dropping seeds, flowers, fruits, and more. So it's important to know all of a tree's traits, as well as whether it thrives in your climate, before committing. Here are 13 of the best small trees to grow around a patio or deck.

Tip

To find the right tree for your space, first consider its mature height and width. Also, note whether its roots tend to crack or lift up pavement, which wouldn't be ideal right next to a patio. And if you plan to grow your tree in a container, make sure you'll be able to repot it whenever the roots need more space.

25 Popular Small Trees for Landscaping

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  The Spruce / K. Dave

  A chaste tree is a Mediterranean and Asian native with multiple trunks that can be trained to make a nice shade tree. Leaves of the chaste are aromatic, and it produces small, fragrant flowers on spikes during the summer and fall. Varieties 'Silver Spire' and 'Alba' have white blossoms while 'Latifolia' and 'Rosea' have pink flowers. This tree can also be pruned into a shrub. Annual pruning during the late winter is recommended to maintain its shape. Moreover, the tree is heat-tolerant and resistant to oak root fungus.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 6 to 9
  • Color Varieties: Lavender-blue, white, pink
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Loose, well-drained, medium moisture

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  Kumquat (Citrus japonica)

  The Spruce / Kerry Michaels

  Kumquat trees can be grown in the ground or in pots. In the ground, they can grow to a mature size of 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide; container-grown trees are generally much smaller. Kumquats have beautiful dark green leaves and pretty orange flowers that turn into tangy edible fruit. Potted kumquats make great patio accents with their sweet-smelling blooms and bright orange fruits. They must be moved indoors for the winter in zones 8 and below. Moreover, it’s recommended to repot them every two to three years into a slightly larger container. Also, fertilize them throughout the growing season.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 10
  • Color Varieties: White
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Moist, sandy loam or clay

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  The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

  Japanese maple trees are naturally small (up to about 15 feet tall) and work well in the ground or in containers. Just be ready to repot your tree into a larger container every other year or so. The best varieties of Japanese maples for containers are the kinds with weeping branches and finely cut, threadlike leaves. This includes the 'Dissectum', 'Red Dragon', 'Burgundy Lace', 'Crimson Queen', 'Butterfly', and 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' varieties. Japanese maples require little pruning. Remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches as you spot them, and prune for shape if you wish. 

  • USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8
  • Color Varieties: Red-purple
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Needs: Moist, rich, well-drained, slightly acidic

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  The Spruce / Krystal Slagle

  Ficus trees can grow to heights of 50 feet or more in the wild, but in the home environment they are most commonly grown as houseplants. This small tree's bright green leaves and twisty, arching branches make it an eye-catching feature in any location. Ficus benjamina, or weeping fig, makes a versatile patio plant that transitions easily from indoors to outdoors. It is hardy only to zone 10 but can be brought outside in cold-winter climates after the threat of spring frost has passed. Your ficus will benefit from monthly fertilization during the growing season, but then you can back off the fertilizer in the winter. 

  • USDA Growing Zones: 10 to 12
  • Color Varieties: Insignificant bloom
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

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  European Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis)

  The Spruce / Almar Creative

  The striking silhouettes of palm trees are perfect for instantly adding a look of the tropics to your patio or deck. In addition to European fan palms, there are several other species suitable for small spaces, including the pygmy date palm (Phoenix roebelenii), paradise palm (Howea forsteriana), lady palm (Rhapis excelsa), Chinese fan palm (Livistona chinensis), and windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei). Fertilize your palm throughout the growing season, and prune off dead or diseased portions as you spot them. Also, be sure not to overwater, as this can kill a palm.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11
  • Color Varieties: Yellow
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

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  Ornamental Crabapple (Malus)

  The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

  Ornamental crabapple plants are admired more for their brief but lovely display of red, pink, or white flowers than for their edible fruits. The smallest varieties can be planted in containers while other types can be trained against a wall or fence as an espalier. Also known as flowering crabapple trees, the varieties suitable for large containers include 'Centurion', 'Indian magic', Japanese (M. floribunda), and Sargent (M. sargentii). Crabapple trees are somewhat drought tolerant once they’re mature, but don’t let their soil dry out. If there is a stretch without rain, especially during warmer months, water your tree. Also, they generally require little pruning outside of removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8
  • Color Varieties: Red, pink, white
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Rich, medium moisture, well-drained

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  Ornamental Cherry or Plum (Prunus)

  The Spruce / Loren Probish

  Small, flowering Prunus trees are variously called cherry or plum trees. They typically have dark purple foliage, as well as white, pink, or red flowers, depending on the variety. They are suitable for large containers or raised beds. Some of these trees are susceptible to insect issues and fungal diseases. So prune your tree to slightly thin the branches and improve air circulation, which can help to prevent these problems. 

  Small varieties of plums include the purple leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera), Krauter Vesuvius purple leaf plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Krauter Vesuvius'), and double pink flowering plum (Prunus x blireiana). Small flowering cherry trees include purple leaf sand cherry (Prunus x cistena), Yoshino cherry (Japanese flowering cherry; Prunus x yedoensis), 'Albertii' (Prunus padus), and 'Okame' (Prunus incisa x Prunus campanulata).

  • USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8
  • Color Varieties: White, pink, red
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained

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  Pine (Pinus)

  The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova

  Because pines are evergreen, they give you something green to look at on your patio throughout the year. Plus, they maintain some shade and privacy year-round. With frequent pruning, you can keep a pine small if you wish. Several species are suitable for patios or decks, including lacebark pine (Pinus bungeana), evergreen Swiss stone pine (Pinus cembra), and evergreen Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora). In large containers, consider growing evergreen Mugo pine (Pinus mugo) or evergreen Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergiana). Pine trees generally require little care. Water your tree during prolonged dry spells, and fertilize annually if your soil is poor.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 8
  • Color Varieties: Nonflowering
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained, medium moisture

  40 Species of Pine Trees You Can Grow

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  The Spruce / Adrienne Legault

  The smoke tree, also referred to as the smoke bush, is known for its stunning dark reddish-purple leaves and silky hairs that resemble puffs of smoke. It can be grown in a large container or near a deck or patio. The "smoke" effect is created by the fluffy hairs that follow the tree's (insignificant) flowers in the spring. The hairs turn pink and then purple as summer progresses. Lightly prune the tree as needed in the early spring for the best blooming.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8
  • Color Varieties: Yellow
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Average, medium moisture, well-drained

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  The Spruce / Leticia Almeida

  You will need at least two pear trees for optimal cross-pollination and fruit. Alternatively, choose Anjou or Bartlett if you have room for only one tree, as these varieties are able to pollinate themselves to some degree. Other suitable varieties for patio areas include: snow pear (Pyrus nivalis), Manchurian pear (Pyrus ussuriensis), edgedell pear (fl x P. betulaefolia), 'Glen’s Form' (Pyrus calleryana ‘Glen’s Form’), and 'Jack' flowering pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Jaczam'). Pear trees typically can tolerate wet soil, though you must ensure that your tree has good drainage. The trees are susceptible to a disease called fire blight, so it’s important to promptly prune off infected portions to help stop the spread. 

  • USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9
  • Color Varieties: White
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Needs: Moist, humusy, well-drained

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  The Spruce / Almar Creative

  Sweet bay is a small, slender evergreen with a conical form. Its foliage is dark green and highly aromatic. The leaves are the same bay leaves that are used in many types of cooking. A good choice for containers on decks or patios, it can be pruned into a topiary or hedge. Planted in the garden, it is drought-tolerant. But you should water it during prolonged dry spells. Also, while this plant likes a lot of light, protect your tree from hot afternoon sun during the warmest months of the year.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 8 to 10
  • Color Varieties: Yellow-green
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained

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  The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy

  Crepe myrtle trees (or shrubs) are well known in the southern United States for their showy pinkish blooms, gorgeous bark, and beautiful fall foliage.  You can grow full-size varieties in large containers; they will reach about 10 feet tall. There are also many smaller trees, such as 'Acoma', 'Yuma', 'Zuni', 'Catawba', 'Comanche', 'Hopi', 'Centennial', 'Chica Pink', 'Chica Red', 'Glendora White', 'Peppermint Lace', 'Pink Velour', 'Seminole', and 'White Chocolate' varieties. Avoid excessive fertilization, as this can promote leaf growth over blooming. Also, extensive pruning usually isn’t necessary, though you can prune for shape if you wish in the early spring.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 6 to 9
  • Color Varieties: White, pink
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Average, medium moisture, well-drained

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  The Spruce / Loren Probish

  Besides being absolutely gorgeous, wisteria can be trained as a vine, shrub, or small tree. To train it as a tree, remove all but one stem, and secure that stem by tying it to a stake. When it reaches the desired height, prune or pinch the branch tips to force more branching. Wisteria can also be grown to cover an arbor or pergola. The two common species are Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) and Japanese wisteria (W. floribunda). Fertilizer usually isn’t necessary unless you have poor soil. But you can add a layer of compost to promote blooming and healthy growth.

  • USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8
  • Color Varieties: White, pink, purple
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Needs: Moist, rich, well-drained

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1. Queen Palm Problems. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

2. Disease and Insect Resistant Ornamental Plants. Cornell Cooperative Extension.

3. Fire Blight of Ornamental Pear. University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Research and Extension.

The 10 most popular house trees for houses and apartments

The conditions of a modern metropolis do not allow you to get out into nature often. By surrounding yourself with house trees, you can create an indoor-type oasis. They will become an excellent decoration of the home and create comfortable conditions in it.

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• The most popular living trees growing at home or in an apartment in a pot
  • Coffee tree
  • Monstera
  • Bonsai
  • Lemon
  • Chinese rose
  • Ficus
  • Lavr
  • Mandarin
  • bottle
  • Snake

Home living trees, unlike other room colors, have a central barrel and branches . Some of them bloom at home, in other versions - the tree has a lush crown. Thanks to pruning, they can be shaped. The most popular is to create Bonsai from them. Pets perform a decorative function and, in addition, freshen the air .

They are used for landscaping apartments, offices and commercial premises. Large, beautifully flowering, and deciduous trees can be of very different shapes. They also differ in the shape and color of the leaves. Features of the most popular types that grow in flower pots will turn the room into a flowering garden.

Coffee tree

A unique plant with beautiful foliage. At home, it blooms and pleases all year round with its greenery. In place of inflorescences, berries are later formed. The leaves are dense, shiny and embossed. nine0003 Coffee tree

With proper care, its height can reach 1 meter . The crown is formed by pinching. It tolerates drought well, it is recommended to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.

Additional lighting is required in winter.

Monstera

Monstera is an indoor flower often found in apartments. Mature tree rather tall and spreading . The leaves are large, with symmetrical slits. The color of the leaves is bright green, shiny. The monstera leaf is dark green and shiny. In the lower part, aerial roots form over time. You do not need to remove them, they provide the plant with support and additional nutrition. Blooms rarely, white inflorescences. nine0003

Monstera is suitable for large rooms. The height of can reach 3-5 meters .

Monstera

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Bonsai

Propagation of indoor tree in a flat pot, got its existence in China, later in the West and Japan. The creation of Bonsai has become a whole science. A miniature copy of a tree with a powerful crown has its own characteristics. nine0003

• bonsai is considered to be indoor plant with a strong stem and well-developed root system ;
• Branches must be well defined and may be curved;
• the trunk should not be hidden in the foliage; its ratio is minimized;
• the pot is used flat, often clay, inconspicuous color.

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Florists categorize bonsai according to size and shape. Care requires some knowledge of the characteristics of this species.

To prevent the branches of the bonsai from stretching towards the sun in one direction, it is recommended to unfold the pot.

Lemon

An exotic indoor plant that is not only beautiful, but also useful. With proper care, bears fruit all year round . There are many varieties, among themselves they differ in tree height, leaf shape and fruits. nine0003

Productivity is maintained up to 20 years . The leaves are bright green, dense. They are used to make tea. Thanks to its unique features, lemon helps to purify the air.

He is afraid of drafts, if he is comfortable in one place, it is unnecessary to rearrange it once again.

Chinese rose

Beautifully blooming rose can grow to gigantic size . The trunk is woody, the older the flower, the stronger the crown grows. The shape can be corrected by cropping. It blooms in large inflorescences of scarlet color. Scientifically called hibiscus. nine0003

Suitable for indoor and greenhouse cultivation. Propagated by seeds, division of the bush, layering and cuttings. It is not whimsical in care, it will decorate any room with its presence.

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Chinese rose can grow very large.

Ficus

Evergreen tree can be found in warm Asian countries. We grow it at home. The leaves are dense, oval in shape. The color of the leaves is green or bicolor. nine0003

Rare blooms unsightly inflorescences. Florists use different types of ficuses to create bonsai. The height of an adult flower can be 3-5 meters. Propagated by cuttings. It is recommended to fertilize 2-3 times a month. With improper care, leaves can completely fall off.

Ficuses do not tolerate dry air and drought, they need regular watering and daily spraying of leaves.

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Robusta

Microcarp

Laurel

In ancient times, laurel was considered sacred. Today, Europeans use an evergreen plant in the design of landscape designs. A noble tree with fragrant leaves, often grown in kitchens to use as seasoning .

• dense dark green leaves;
nine0007 bush grows slowly, is not afraid of pruning;
• laurel loves bright and spacious rooms;
• after flowering, seeds are formed in place of inflorescences.

An unpretentious indoor flower will not cause much trouble, it will become a worthy decoration of the interior. For the summer period, pots with laurel can be taken out to the balcony or loggia.

Tangerine

Sunny and elegant tangerine tree, will become a bright element of landscape design. The plant secretes special substances that enrich the air .

Mandarin repels insects and gives good yields of fragrant fruits. On the windows you can often find dwarf varieties of mandarin. The leaves are dense, green. The trunk is woody. It blooms with small flowers, in place of which green tangerines are formed. When ripe, the fruits turn orange.

Variety susceptible to diseases and pests. The condition of the flower should be monitored regularly. It is impossible to spray with poisons; it is better to use an aqueous solution with laundry soap. nine0003 Mandarin tree

Bottle tree

Bottle-shaped tree found naturally in Mexico and the USA. The scientific name is nolina, bokarneya. The leaves are palm-shaped, thin with pointed edges. Grow in small pots.

The plant loves the sun, is not afraid of drought, but still requires regular spraying. Grows slowly to get a large trunk, it will take 6-8 years . If you water it abundantly, the trunk will quickly stretch upwards, so you need to organize drought conditions. nine0003 Bottle tree

Serpentine

A real miracle, rarely does anyone manage to grow it properly to enjoy flowering. The flowering period begins after 5-6 years . Up to this point, the plant resembles a snake. Later rushes up, forms a tree. The buds look bewitchingly beautiful, but at the same time, emit a sickening smell . Those who decide to place it in a residential area must take this fact into account.

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When growing compact trees at home, do not forget that this is hard work. It will take several years to get an original bonsai. You can buy a ready-made tree or get hold of cuttings from friends. There are no special difficulties in care, you just need to take into account their features.

how to grow avocados at home from seeds and seeds

Contents

1. how to grow avocados from seeds at home
2. Growing tangerine, orange, lemon at home
3. Growing a coffee tree at home
4. Miniature pomegranate at home - difficult, but possible to grow
5. Growing dwarf cherry at home
6. Growing homemade pineapple - easy
7. trees

Whoever “started” at least one mini-tree in the house, be sure to plant a couple more. After all, a tree in miniature is not only beautiful, stylish, fashionable and exciting. When planting a fruit tree, home gardeners also receive fruits. What fruit mini-trees can be grown in pots - about this in our article. nine0003

As a result of numerous experiments to create a miniature bonsai tree, breeders have bred crops that successfully bear fruit at home. Today, many nurseries are selling seedlings for a mini-garden. Such trees grow only up to 50-70 cm in height.

It is only important to buy what it would be a seedling nursery, and not in online stores. Why?

Because there are a lot of scammers to get easy money. There are many negative reviews about such stores today. An example of this: the Ekodar online store with different site names. nine0003

• It is difficult for an ordinary user inexperienced in advertising promotion to figure out whether this is the official website of the manufacturer or a dummy.
• At least you don't buy a pig in a poke in a cattery.
• Breeding crops, according to sellers, can produce up to 4 crops in one year. Manufacturers guarantee that after planting you will receive fruits in 3-4 months.

It's hard to believe, but nowadays everything is possible. Maybe one of our readers bought such seedlings and will share their successes. nine0003

In the article, we will consider the most popular crops that are grown from seeds or seeds. What are these trees - read on!

How to grow an avocado from a stone at home

When planting a seedling at home, avocado lovers can kill two birds with one stone, as both aesthetic pleasure will be satisfied and juicy fruits will be grown. Of course, not in a year, but patient gardeners are no strangers. After all, an adult tree does not bear fruit the next year after planting. nine0003

Avocado is an evergreen tree, it does not go into hibernation, which means that the beauty of the plant is ensured in winter.

In its natural habitat, the tree grows up to 20 meters. In a house or apartment, avocados, fortunately, will not reach such a height.

Gardeners grow a small avocado tree from a stone. Only a bone from a ripe fruit is required. Planted in a pot with a fertile substrate. In the ground from the garden, you can not plant a bone.

Therefore, either buy a ready-made soil mixture, or prepare it yourself. To do this, take: soddy soil, river sand and peat (compost, humus) in equal proportions.

Place the stone at a depth of 3 cm.

Further provide the plant with regular quality watering and plenty of light. The sprout should appear a month after planting the seed.

There is another option for seed germination: three holes are made in its central part. Toothpicks are deepened into these holes by 3-5 mm. Further, the bone with a blunt end is immersed by a third into the water. On the surface of the container, it will be held by toothpicks. nine0003

It is important that the water level is the same when the avocado is sprouting.

As soon as the roots grow to 3-4 cm, the mini-tree is transplanted into a container with drainage holes. Fertilized soil mixture is placed in the pot. After planting the seedling, the soil is not compacted.

Avocados will need plenty of light, but not direct sunlight. The culture does not like dry soil, so you need to organize watering up to 4 times a week.

Gardeners advise replanting avocados every year, as the plant becomes cramped in an old pot in a year! Transplantation is carried out when the tree reaches a height of 15 cm.

Periodically feed avocados with fertilizers that are specially designed for ornamental flower crops, such as Biochelate. In spring and summer, a solution of such a fertilizer is applied. Prepare it based on 2 liters of water 10 ml of the mixture. Feed 2 times a month.

With the advent of autumn and winter, reduce feeding to once a month. nine0003

Growing tangerine, orange, lemon at home

As a child, many of us tried to plant orange or tangerine seeds in some kind of home flower pot! Few waited for Rostov. But the idea is wonderful - a citrus tree exudes an incredible aroma and looks amazing!

The most affordable and easiest way is to grow citrus crops from the stone.

Only the largest seeds are used for cultivation.

First, they are de-fleshed and washed gently under running water. Then the bones are wrapped in a damp cotton cloth for three days.

Before planting seeds in the soil mixture, they are treated with a natural growth stimulator (this is willow water, aloe juice or honey solution).

Pots for planting citrus pits must have drainage holes. Tangerines, lemons, and oranges grow best in a potting mix that is made from two parts forest soil, one part sand, and two parts manure. As an option, they buy a ready-made substrate for citrus fruits in gardening stores. nine0003

Seeds are placed in the soil at a depth of 3 cm. Greenhouse effect is important for the germination of citrus fruits. Therefore, the container is covered with a plastic film, which is periodically opened so that oxygen enters the soil. A month after planting, the first sprouts should appear on the surface of the soil.

The emerging sprouts of any of the citrus trees begin to feed. To do this, use solutions specially designed for citrus crops. They are made strictly according to the instructions in the instructions, which are indicated on the package. nine0003

To protect seedlings from pests - for example, from whiteflies and spider mites - the leaves are washed with Actellik (apply the solution according to the instructions).

When the tree begins to bloom, it is important to observe the temperature regime. Tangerines and oranges require a room temperature of 22-25°C for good flowering. Lemon is not whimsical to temperature, it is able to bloom profusely even at + 16-18 ° С.

The temperature regime for plants also depends on the season - in the summer months the temperature is increased, and in the winter it is lowered. This increases the chances of getting fruit. nine0003

Citrus trees require abundant watering. In summer, lemons, oranges, tangerines are watered every day, with the advent of winter - twice a week.

Plants are recommended to be repotted every 3 years. A fresh substrate is prepared for transplantation, consisting of soddy, leafy soil and humus (proportions 2: 1: 1). The mixture is mixed with one part of river sand.

Growing a coffee tree at home

Grow a coffee tree at home. nine0003

But one caveat must be taken into account: those coffee beans that are poured into the coffee machine will not work. And a few unripe brown-red coffee fruits will have to be asked (or bought) from those who already have such a tree.

You can get to the unripe seed by peeling the fruit and removing the pulp. Both halves are used for planting. The grains are washed with water, then kept in a weak manganese solution for half an hour.

The seeds can then be planted in a pot with drainage holes filled with loose substrate to a depth of 1 cm.

Important! The coffee tree is a finicky crop and grows best in acidic soil. Therefore, the following soil mixture is prepared for a coffee tree: sour peat is mixed in equal proportions with ash, humus and sand. Sphagnum moss is sometimes used to increase moisture and add acidity to the soil. Before entering into the substrate, it is crushed.

Place the container with seeds in a place where there is good sunlight, which will provide the future sprouts with a temperature of at least 20°C. When placing pots on a windowsill on the sunny side, they must be covered with a jar on top to create a greenhouse effect. If it gets too hot, then the containers are moved to a cool place. During germination, you need to ventilate the soil, removing the jar for a while. nine0003

Important! Growing a coffee tree, they take into account that in a small pot the plant will continue to develop, but it will not bloom.

The coffee bonsai has a capricious nature. You will need to change the soil mixture to a new one every year. But after reaching the age of five, you can transplant once every three years.

Before laying the substrate in the pot, fertilize it - 20 grams of horn shavings or bone meal per 1 kg of soil mixture.

Miniature pomegranate at home - difficult but possible to grow

This dwarf tree will decorate absolutely any interior, only few people dare to grow pomegranate at home. But this beautiful tree has a long flowering period - from late March to September. Depending on the variety, you can admire pink, red, yellow or white flowers.

Planting material will have to be bought, since pomegranate seeds will not work. For growing a plant at home, only those seeds that are collected from its flower are suitable. nine0003

Purchased seeds are subject to processing. First, they are soaked for 24 hours in a solution of Kornevin or another growth biostimulant. After the seeds are planted in a loose substrate to a depth of 0. 5 cm. Lightly press down the soil, water it and cover the pot with glass.

Sprouts will appear in about a month. When the seedlings form 3-4 leaves, they are transplanted into small containers with drainage.

As a soil mixture for dwarf pomegranate, use a substrate for roses or begonias. nine0003

The plant needs a lot of light. When the lighting is not enough, the pomegranate will easily drop all the leaves in protest. A comfortable temperature for a tree is 25 ° C. In winter, the grenade is laid to rest. To do this, the room temperature is reduced to 10 ° C for one month.

Dwarf pomegranate is watered once every 6-7 days. Watered when the top layer of soil crumbles under the fingers. The plant also needs spraying, which is performed exclusively with warm water. nine0003

Top dressing is carried out from autumn to spring, which ensures good growth and flowering. For top dressing, a solution of mullein is used. First, 1 kg of mullein is dissolved in 10 liters of water and kept for one week. Then the mixture is diluted with water one to three and used for irrigation.

Useful for homemade pomegranate and infused chicken manure. It is prepared as follows: the litter is poured in a ratio of 1 to 2 with water, the container is tightly closed and set in a warm place for fermentation. After 2 weeks, the container is opened and the infusion of litter is diluted with water 1 to 25. Ready dressing is applied immediately after watering the plant. nine0003

It is recommended to replant the pomegranate tree once every 4 years. For the soil mixture, you will need two parts of turf, one part of leaf humus, ½ part of peat and 1/2 part of sand. Such a substrate is also prepared: loam, sand and peat - 1: 2: 1, respectively. You can also prepare such a soil mixture: two parts of clay-soddy soil with the addition of humus, leafy soil and sand in equal amounts.

If everything is done correctly, then in 5 years the first crop will appear on the tree. But for some successful gardeners, fruiting begins three years after planting. nine0003

Growing dwarf cherries at home

Today, cherries that are grown on the windowsill are no longer a surprise and many treat them as a common occurrence. Growing a cherry tree is easy. For this purpose, the evergreen Barbados cherry is used. This type of taste practically does not differ from ordinary cherries.

For planting, a cherry stone washed and aged for 10 hours in Kornevin is used. The potting mix should have drainage holes. The substrate is used purchased for indoor flowers or self-prepared: mix 7 parts of humus, 2 parts of turf, 1 part of mullein. For 10 kg of substrate, 10 g of ammonium nitrate, 10 g of potassium sulfate, 12 g of superphosphate, 12 g of fluff lime are added. nine0003

Pour the mixture with warm water and lay the bones. Top covered with glass to create a greenhouse effect. The place is chosen sunny and warm, and shoots are expected in a month.

The advantage of dwarf cherries is their unpretentiousness. The plant grows well and bears fruit both under the bright sun and in the shade. In summer, a temperature of 18-22 ° C is enough for a tree, in winter - 15 ° C.

Water only with warm water. In summer - 3 times a week, and in winter - 1 time. Transplantation is performed once every 3 years. nine0003

Top dressing is carried out 2 times a month. They do this from February to October. As a fertilizer, "Liquid humic fertilizer" is used. Feed strictly according to the instructions. In winter, cherries are fertilized 1 time in 1.5 months.

Growing homemade pineapple is easy

Of course, home grown pineapple can hardly be called a tree. But even growing an exotic crop as a houseplant will bring satisfaction. Pineapple is amazing during flowering, and with good care after 5 years you can taste its fruits. nine0003

To grow a pineapple at home, cut off its top. It is placed in a pre-assembled soil mixture of peat and sand (the components must be taken in equal proportions).

To keep the moisture inside the container, cover it with a glass jar or polyethylene film. When the top starts roots and the bush grows a little, the plant is transplanted into a shallow wide container. For transplantation, such a soil mixture is used: sand, soddy soil and leaf compost are mixed in equal proportions. nine0003

It is important for a seedling to have plenty of space. If we take into account this requirement of pineapple and select the appropriate flowerpot for each transplant, then in the future you can get fruits.

Culture is afraid of the cold. The coldest temperature in the room where pineapple is grown can be +18°C. The optimum temperature is considered to be 23-25°C.

The plant needs good lighting, so in winter it will be necessary to provide additional light to the pineapple (usually use a fluorescent lamp). nine0003

Needed for plant development and additional top dressing. Gardeners advise fertilizing pineapple with organic fertilizers once a month.

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