Do you like the idea of a real, live Christmas tree that you can enjoy at home and then bring back to life in your garden? With proper care, you can enjoy the look and smell of a real conifer as part of your Christmas decorations and then plant it in the garden to grow wild and big. It's easy to plant a potted Christmas tree once the holidays are over.
Proper care for a potted Christmas tree
A potted Christmas tree has grown in its container for at least a year, and since it isa real Christmas treeWhat you're actually buying is a temporary houseplant. This means it will continue to grow over the holidays.
First, try to find a tree that was grown in a pot rather than in a field and then potted. Namely a tree planted in a pot with drainage. If the planter does not have a hole in the bottom through which excess water can drain, it will be much more difficult to time watering to avoid rot and thirst.
When should you bring your potted Christmas tree into the house?
After purchasing your potted Christmas tree, leave it outside for as long as possible. It's a good idea to minimize the time your tree spends indoors by bringing it indoors a week or two before Christmas. And it is recommended not to leave live trees indoors for more than 12 days.
Once you bring your tree home, you should acclimate it in a garage or another cool location in the house for about a week so that the plant doesn't have a hard time making the transition from outside to inside.
Choose the right location for the tree
Choose a sunny spot near a window. This is probably one of the cooler spots in your home, which is good because live trees like bright natural light and cool temperatures. A spot near a window will ensure the tree gets enough light and doesn't overheat.
Watering the Christmas tree in the pot
As with all plants, giving your Christmas tree the right amount of water is the key to a long and healthy life.
Do the finger test every few days to know when to water. Insert your finger into the surface of the soil up to the second knuckle. If your finger is wet and dirty, check the tree again in a day or two. When it's dry and clean, it's time for a drink of water. And remember: the bigger the tree, the thirstier the roots.
How do you plant a potted Christmas tree?
Once the holidays are over and your tree has completed its decorative task, it's time to prepare it for planting outdoors.
This really depends on the tree you get, the conditions you live in, and the type of outdoor space you have. If the ground is not frozen, you should let your tree acclimate in a sheltered location outdoors for a week or two. Keep it well watered during this time. Then you can plant it.
Place the Christmas tree in a sheltered location as it prefers a cool, humid climate and consider the location in hot summers as it should not be in direct sun. Also, make sure it is well watered during dry periods.
When planting it, dig a hole twice as wide as the tree's root ball. Place the tree in the middle of the hole, cover it with soil and water it well. As the roots grow, support the tree with stakes or wire, if possible, to protect it from wind.
Now all you have to do is cross your fingers and hope that your tree survives the change. Each new growth (light green,soft needles at the tips of the branches) is a good sign that he has established himself and will make it.
Keep an eye on the tree during the summer and make sure it is well watered. In December you can make your garden Christmassy with weatherproof tree decorations.
Can you repot a potted Christmas tree?
You can repot your real Christmas tree into a larger container and keep it there all year round to reuse it next holiday season, but...
It is quite difficult to keep it alive as a “houseplant” in this way.
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