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- Pulling an Orange Tree - Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Pull an orange tree out of pegs
- Cuttings need a constant 25 ° C
- Cuttings are sensitive
- Sow orange kernels
- Why does not the seedling bloom?
- Tips & Tricks
Pulling an Orange Tree - Helpful Tips & Tricks
Who has not ever planted an orange or lemon kernel in the ground and after a short while saw a small plant growing? Such self-grown plants are the gardener's pride and joy - especially when the tree flowers for the first time.
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As sticks, select young orange tree shoots with multiple buds and one or two leaves. These cuttings should have a length of 10 to 15 centimeters. Cut the leaves (that is, the leaf tip and upper third are being cut). Now put the wood in the ground about four centimeters deep, with at least two buds under the ground. Treatment with rooting hormones stimulates rooting.
Cuttings need a constant 25 ° C
Cuttings of orange trees are rooted in a miniature greenhouse very quickly at temperatures around 25 ° C. After casting, the greenhouse should be placed in a partially shaded, warm place. A thermometer helps to monitor and maintain the temperature of 25 ° C. Check the moisture regularly - orange trees need high humidity.
Cuttings are sensitive
Plant grown from cuttings are always more sensitive to roots than grafted plants, especially for root rot and sensitivity to cold. The vigor usually increases in cuttings enormously, so that some varieties must be cut back as potted plants very often vigorously.
Sow orange kernels
An alternative, of course, is to bring a tree from seed kernels. Seeds of orange trees are viable only for about a week after removal from the fruit (this must be fresh and fully ripe!). They should therefore be placed one-to-two centimeters deep into sandy seed soil immediately after removal from the fruit. At temperatures between 20 and 30 ° C, the seedlings should be kept evenly moist. The seeds germinate after about two to four weeks. When sowing in winter, you should also install a plant lamp.
Why does not the seedling bloom?
Seed orange trees rarely bloom. The reason for this is that orange seedlings go through a pronounced youth phase with strong growth and thorn formation in the first eight to twelve years. If the trees are cut regularly during this time, they never reach their desired, "adult" size and never begin to bloom. So you can still encourage your seedling to bloom:
Tips & Tricks
If possible, choose a weakly waxed surface for finishing. For orange trees, bitter oranges (bitter orange) or winter hard bitter lemons (Citrus trifoliata) have proven their worth. The refinement also makes the tree more resistant.