Container citrus forming fruit
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
9 years ago
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Comments (4)Consider getting a Citrus myrtifolia. They grow, over time, to about 8 feet high, I suspect, and have the most compact growth habit you will probably ever see in a citrus. The fruits are small sour oranges about the size of those on a Calamondin, and they also will hold for months without falling. I saw a hedge of these trees in the big botanical gardens east of LA a few years ago, and got a small (literally 6 inches high) plant from Logees (you will have to buy locally in Cali) almost exactly one year ago. It is now just over 20 inches high. The leaves are barely an inch and half long, including the stems, and they are spaced about 3/8 of an inch or less apart on the stems. My guess is that these trees also have excellent potential as citrus bonsai. If they don't work, I would go with the calomondin/kumquot options, or possibly a tangerine. Have fun! Don...See MoreContainer 'Citrus' with a story
Comments (18)Laura! You are something! My mom just found a box on the porch with goodies you were too kind to send her. She LOVES them. I will be back to post these lovely plants she just put outside. Thank you so very much. Wow. She was unwrapping them like it was Christmas, like a little kid.. Many hugs to you from us both! By the way, your tree looks so happy. The mix looks great and, well of course the environment looks just perfect! I wish I had the same view that little tree does. What a fine job you did with it. I love the name of yours too! That plant will be so happy in your care, I just know it:-) Thank you for your kind words and beautiful posts. I will write you very soon. Josh: Wow man. I can't believe all the challenges your trees have had to bare! Thank goodness they have you to get them through their trials. They had better flower for you as a reward. Sounds like you have a plan for those earwigs. Nice. It should work. So far I am finding this rest to be gratifying. I just have to let go of the wondering mind that feels it has to keep up with everything, and I will be ok. It looks like it is healing good. Now my big challenge is to see my trees through the summer through the care of someone else with my direction. Citrusnut: Thank you for the uplifting words. I need that. You are right, I can sit back and enjoy for a while. I will make the best of my situation. Sounds like you have yourself some great sound effect ideas too. You have to love the sound of trickling water, not from a faucet of course..lol Good work! Thanks again all! Mike...See MoreUsed Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus on potted plants...now what?
Comments (4)What does the label suggest for edible crops? I did a quick google, and the Pre Harvest Interval should be listed (for in-ground plants, of course). I downloaded the PDF of the label instructions. I assume that this info is on the packaging, too. It says that if NO pre harvest interval is given, then it is safe to use up to the day of harvest. Tropicals/avocado: "Restrictions Pre-harvest Interval: Do not harvest fruit until at least 6 days after application. Do not make more than one application per year. Do not apply until after trees have flowered or when bees are actively foraging." For Stone Fruits: "Restrictions Pre-harvest Interval: Do not harvest fruit until at least 21 days after application. Do not make more than one application per year. Do not apply until after trees have flowered or when bees are actively foraging." Josh...See MoreCheck out my new container citrus
Comments (9)First of all remove the fruit so as not to injure the tree. Both of these trees prefer to be in bush form. that way the leaves protect the trunk from getting sunburned. This can be fatal. You got the best food and the bes soil media choice. Paint the bucket white so that the soil does not heat up and cook the roots. .I have mine in bigger pots but there are those that think I am wrong. Your trees are much larger with your pot the same size as mine. Wait to see what other say. I can't help you on the rust problem. I would not do any pruning at all untill the trees are bigger but you should wait to see what other say. My containers not only have drain hole in the bottom but have aeration holes up the side. See pic larger bucket with 1/8 inch air holes houses the meiwa tree seen in link below Here is a link that might be useful: https://plus.google.com/photos/111099372377958308731/albums/profile?banner=pwa...See MoreDtunesgw
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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7AOriginal Author