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Help me choose full size potted mango tree....
Comments (8)Tyga - my humble opinion is that the Gold Nugget is not a top tier mango! I have one though (but in the ground) I've never tasted it's fruit, but from what I've read there are better choices. I think just about any tree can remain in a pot with proper pruning - both root and canopy.. Maha Chinok, Glenn, Lemon Zest are all good....Pina Colada, Coconut Cream maybe....I love Kent and Keitt as well....so many good varieties out there.... not sure you can really go wrong with whatever you pick, including Gold Nugget..... Good Luck....MDog...See MoreCan A Tree Planted Too Deep Die All Of The Sudden?
Comments (8)Joshua, I'd like to answer your question directly: yes, trees can die suddenly. They can also die very soon after being planted too deeply. I'd have to say that it is the number one reason for decline and death in trees, at least in my career. Some years ago, I was called out to the large property of a high end retail complex, not a mall. The tree and landscaping installations were extensive, even extraordinary. I was called by the CEO to inspect the site about two months after completion of the job. The majority of the large trees were in serious trouble....after two months! The plants had all been planted anywhere from 6 to 8 inches below grade into a soil that stayed too mucky, too wet....especially at that depth. Tree roots must have oxygen at that shallow root zone...or they can die. Most of us know that the essential absorbing roots of trees are shallow. Planting too deeply impedes the development of new roots. So, the decline process can begin immediately and end swiftly......or a tree can languish for years before finally croaking. Trees that have been installed that deeply have been planted improperly, plain and simple....See MorePotted Lime Tree Sudden Dieback Need Opinion
Comments (15)If the one side is in fact dead then, yes you will want to remove it as it will invite all kinds of infections/diseases. I would start cutting it down from the outer limbs and slowly cut small sections off and check after each cut if there is green inside. Stop cutting if you see green. Even if the other side is alive and it is found to be a separate tree and not just a separate trunk from the same roots, It will need to be removed when you are able to see the roots. Growing one citrus tree in a pot is hard enough, never mind growing two. Citrus trees are not house plants and require lots of sunlight. unless you get all day sunlight from a south facing window it will not be enough. You will need to supply extra light and one CFL, unless you can focus all of its light like steve, will not be enough. Some people also try placing there trees in a cool garage will low light to try and put the tree in a some what dormant state but this is tricky. I would try and hold off on switching out the soil until your tree is outside but if you have the room and can get the materials for either the "gritty mix" or "5-1-1" put together then go for it. These mixes take some time to get use to and will dry out very quickly and may need to be watered multiple times in a week and possibly everyday outside in the hot sun. When you have your tree bare rooted( all old soil removed) make sure to keep it wet and check for dark brown/black rotted roots that need pruning. As for the fertilizer, I don't know much about Miricle grow fertilizers but I would recommend "Dyna-Gro Foliage Pro 9-3-6" which has all the micro's that a potted citrus tree needs and seems to be recommend by all the experts here. Keeping your pot elevated off the cold floor with a stool or something will also help warm the roots....See MoreCould I grow a mango sprout in the same pot as my plum tree?
Comments (2)I have heard of some trees having defenses that inhibit growth of nearby competiton. I dont know which species, sorry. No tree will grow to its potential in a pot, and they will grow slower potted. So I would say that they both need pots. You could use a five gallon bucket found where pro painters are working for free, just wash it clean. Just put a bunch of 1/4" holes in it on the bottom and some on the sides down low for drainage. Your mango should grow quickly in warm conditions. But remember they are tropical and have other needs than other trees. It may grow happily in a cheap colander, which promotes good roots for bonsai or before going in the ground. They make overwatering very hard to do in a gritty mix. Mangos have long leaves that are too big for bonsai. I didnt see where you live but mangos can grow but never fruit in some places. I live in Costa Rica at 1300 meters, and the trees grow great but fruit very little or dont fruit at all. A few hundred meters lower they fruit like crazy. I dont want to discourage you at all, but some other species may be better for you, so you enjoy the hobby. I would say ficus are a good tree to start with as they can be awesome bonsai and are not too expensive. Other people may have more advice. If you really like bonsai, join a local club. Your surely starting at a good age, bonsai is a life long journey of learning. I hope you stick with it. I like your energy and that you want to learn! Enjoy your journey and always ask questions......See MoreZup Zap
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