

Trees older than 7 years are not transplanted, but the top layer is renewed annually by 1/3 of the pot.


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When transplanting an adult plant, each time a pot is chosen with a diameter of 4-5 cm larger than the previous one, for free growth and development of roots.Īttention! Do not transplant tangerines into a pot that is too large. The root ball is transferred carefully, since the tangerine may die due to damage to the root system.

The plant is buried so that the root collar is at ground level. The transplant is carried out in mid-March, before the onset of active vegetation processes. Until the onset of three years of age, trees are transplanted annually, then every 2-3 years. If desired, the mandarin crown is given a round, oval, teardrop shape. Pinching helps to stimulate the formation of lateral shoots of the first order.Īfter 4-5 leaves the next year, all the shoots are pinched again to stimulate the formation of shoots of 4-5 orders, on which fruiting occurs. Having reached a height of 45-50 cm, the seedling often branches on its own. Mandarin needs in crown molding, because in the wild the plant reaches 4-5 m in height. Placing a wide bowl of water next to the radiator helps regulate humidity. Plants kept in rooms with central heating are sprayed daily. Mandarin is sensitive to air humidity, so regular spraying from a spray bottle has a good effect on the state of the vegetative system. Overdrying an earthen coma in winter leads to the loss of leaves and fruits and even the death of the plant.Īttention! From excess moisture in winter, citrus fruits die, therefore, watering is reduced from October. In winter, the amount of watering is reduced to 1-2 times a week, irrigated only with warm water. Summer and spring plant watered abundantly daily with warm water. The optimal daylight hours for citrus fruits in winter are 8-9 hours. To increase daylight hours in winter, fluorescent lamps are installed above the pot. To do this, the bush is wrapped in wet gauze or waxed paper is glued to the window. In the summer, the sprout is shaded from aggressive sunlight, which burns the leaves. Mandarin content is allowed on the north side. The tree responds well to bright, diffused light near an east or west window. Therefore, a pot with a tree must be placed in a cool room. Mandarin does not tolerate the lack of a change of seasons and stops bearing fruit. In winter, the culture is kept in a bright and cold room at a temperature of + 12. Budding, flowering and tying of mandarins occur at an average temperature of + 15. Mandarins are demanding for light and warmth. Healthy tangerine has a decorative function in the interior, and during the flowering period it intensively releases aromatic substances. Tangerine tree in indoor conditions forms a compact flowering tree. Mineral mixtures based on phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen.
