In a small 4-in. plastic pot. Growing great so far. Needs transplanting sooner than later. Please help me with this. I have never had this plant before and never a live topiary. It's a tiny leaf, very cute and looks delicate.
Thank you,
meledesma1953@yahoo.com
This article will cover the basics of repotting a plant in a pot:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
You will also want to keep a sharp eye out for shock after you repot. This article will help you with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
I have a small bagged Christmas tree which I have now put out on my balcony. It appears to have acclimatised well and is still in it's black bag. I have placed it in a pot still in its bag, but would like to know if I can still plant it in the pot in mid- March as I will be away till then. It gets a jug of water about once a week and seems to be doing well.
Christmas trees are very hardy evergreens. It should be able to handle a lot of abuse and neglect. Personally, i would take it out of the bag and plant it. Let its roots grow deep and strong. No matter what you decide to do, I am sure you will be able to grow it. You have a good plant. Keep your head up. Good Luck and Happy Growing!
Cheers,
Joe
I would think that if it's done well until now, waiting until moid-March shouldn't be a problem.
Can you take a Christmas tree (7 ft Noble fir) that has been cut off square on the bottom and replant it somehow?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. You cannot plant trees that have been cut like this. They would simply die. For future reference, you may want to consider using a live Christmas tree, which contains the entire root ball. These trees can be replanted. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/plant-your-christmas-tree.htm
I have been given a NSW Christmas tree in a pot and I would like to keep it in a large pot permanently. Would this be okay and, if so, which potting mix would be suitable and some tips on fertilising or special soil. I tried some years ago to grow one in the garden but had no success, although other trees have grown well. Any advice would be appreciated.
This is a lovely plant. It needs water often, but likes its roots to be relatively dry. So I would recommend mixing regular potting soil with a bit of sand or pumice to help encourage drainage and make sure to water regularly. It needs full sun to do well also.
We bought a 3-foot tall potted Christmas tree this year. It is still inside and has started to put out new growth. We are glad to keep it inside until spring if that would be better for the tree, or we can put it in the garage to encourage it to return to a dormant state. What would you recommend?
If your garage is attached, then this would be ok. It cannot withstand the full cold of winter now that it has broken its dormant state, but the sheltered cold of an attached garage would be ok if you do not have room for it in front of a bight window in your home.
I have a 5-foot blue spruce with roots as a Christmas tree. It's time to plant it in the garden, which lays in deep snow. I hope to have dug a deep enough hole, before it started to snow and freeze. If I find the hole, should I plant the tree now or wait till it gets warmer? How do I plant it? Covering with tight earth, watering at first or leaving it to nature? How can I help the tree not to go into a shock from the warm inside to the cold outside? What do I need to take care of the tree so it stays happy and alive?
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/plant-your-christmas-tree.htm
In late November we cut a Christmas tree at a farm. It started taking 1 gallon of water a day. It has slowed down to "just" a .5 gallon a day. (I also made sure the stand has not been leaking.) It still is taking a .5 gallon a day now. In fact, there is new growth on at least the top half of the tree. I looked to see if the tree is rooting, but at this stage I can't tell if I'm seeing roots at the bottom of the water or things that have fallen from the tree. I feel it's too early to "pull" on them to find out. My question: If this tree actually does root, any idea on how and when would we go about replanting it in the yard?
It is unlikely that it is rooting, but I am not surprised that it is still growing a bit. This is very possible if the tree has had enough water. On the off chance that the tree does root itself, keep the new roots in water until they are at least 3-4 inches long. Then you can transfer it to a pot with soil. Make sure the soil stays damp. The tree will have to stay indoors for the winter, as it is not prepared any longer for the cold outside. Once spring comes, you can plant it outside as you would any other tree.