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- So plant an orange tree
- How do I recognize a healthy orange tree?
- Which location does the orange tree prefer?
- Which substrate does the orange tree need?
- May I plant the orange tree in the garden?
- How is the orange tree repotted?
- When do I make an orange tree?
- Can I grow small orange trees from seeds or cuttings?
- When does my orange tree bloom?
- Will I be able to reap fruit?
- Tips & Tricks
So plant an orange tree
The golden, juicy and sweet-sour-tasting fruits of the orange tree are among the most popular fruits worldwide - more often than the orange, no other fruit is grown. Even here, the subtropical plant is kept in the bucket, especially because of its large, fragrant flowers.
How do I recognize a healthy orange tree?
Healthy orange trees have first and foremost healthy roots. These should be firm and also sufficiently trained. See if it's a cutlery or a refinement. Refinements are preferable, since the pad usually has a much better robustness and resistance to diseases and weather conditions. In addition, the substrate should not contain loam, the leaves and shoots should look healthy and free of pests.
Which location does the orange tree prefer?
Orange trees need a lot of sun. If the tree is indoors all year round, place it on the windowsill of a south window if possible.
Which substrate does the orange tree need?
Use a loose substrate. Very suitable is special citrus soil, but also a coarse container substrate on coconut fiber basis is generally well received. Add some clay granules or expanded clay to this soil.
May I plant the orange tree in the garden?
No, because orange trees are not hardy and should be wintered frost-free.
How is the orange tree repotted?
Make sure you have enough space, because orange trees grow very fast. An average annual increase of up to one meter is not uncommon. The selected pot should be about one third larger than the root ball or the treetop. Young plants should be repotted once a year, older ones only as needed.
When do I make an orange tree?
The best time to repot is in May, shortly after the first shoot has taken place. At this time, rooting occurs and the roots can then grow into the new, fresh soil immediately.
Can I grow small orange trees from seeds or cuttings?
Yes, you can use an orange tree from the seeds of a fresh, fully ripe fruit or even from a cuttings.
When does my orange tree bloom?
Orange trees usually bloom all year round, except during the winter break. It is not uncommon for fruit and flowers to be on a tree at the same time.
Will I be able to reap fruit?
In principle, this is possible, but these oranges are most likely neither the size nor the sweetness of purchased fruits develop - it takes the maturation process just too long.
Tips & Tricks
Do not underestimate the growth strength of an orange tree! Calculate an area of at least one square meter per plant for young trees and cut them regularly. Tall trunks may look pretty, but are not very suitable - they are just too high.