Pollination: Our trees are self-fertile but you can hand pollinate for indoor plants. Pruning can be done at any time of the year for the potted Clementine.ĥ. Remove suckers as they form/grow from the base as they will steal away nutrients from the primary trunk of the tree. After the tree fruits, remove any dead wood and ventilate the center of the tree. Make 45-degree angle cuts to remove dead or crossing limbs and also to thin out the tree to allow more light to flow between the branches. Pruning: Pruning can be done at any time of the year for ground-planted clementines except in the winter. Make sure to follow the application instructions written on the fertilizer bag.Ĥ. The same fertilizing regimen should be followed for potted Clementine Trees as well. Once the tree has matured a bit and has got a few years on it, you can skip the cold season fertilization. ĭuring the fall and winter season, ease back to fertilizing once every 2 to 3 months. Fertilizing: Feed your Clementine Tree during the warmer spring and summer seasons with a citrus specific fertilizer once every six weeks, like the one included in our Citrus Care Kit. When ready to water, stop once you see it escaping the drainage holes at the base of the pot.ģ. If there is moisture present, hold off on watering until it feels drier at that depth. Mulching can help retain the soil moisture and also combat competing grasses/weeds.įor potted Clementines, stick your index finger into the soil down to about 2 inches. Watering: After watering (generally weekly), allow the top 2 to 3 inches of the soil to dry out completely before watering again.

Be sure to plant in well-draining potting soil preferably recommended for acid-loving citrus plants.Ģ.

Choose a pot slightly larger than what it was shipped in that has plenty of holes in the bottom to allow for drainage. A planter with built-in casters is a good choice so it can easily be moved. If your winter temperatures are consistently below 40 degrees, plant your tree in a container that can easily be brought outside in the summer months and inside in the winter. Potted plants do enjoy a daily misting for humidity but placing a tray with rocks filled with water under the plant will feed humidity to the tree as the water evaporates. They can tolerate some shade but thrive in full sun. Planting: Choose a location where your tree is going to get plenty of sunlight, 6 to 8 hours per day is best.

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