- What should I consider when planting in a pot?
- How do I care for a ginkgo in a pot?
- How do I overwinter a ginkgo in a bucket?
- Is a ginkgo in a pot also suitable for the living room?
A ginkgo is quite easy to care for and very adaptable. In the garden it can reach a considerable size of more than 40 meters. You can also cultivate a ginkgo in a pot or bucket just as well.
Gingko can be grown in a pot, preferably as a bonsai
What should I consider when planting in a pot?
As a rule, planted pots are placed where people like to be, namely in the living room, on the terrace or on the balcony. However, since the female ginkgo tree produces very foul-smelling fruit, you should definitely plant a male tree in your pot. It is also advisable to choose a variety that stays rather small.
How do I care for a ginkgo in a pot?
Even in a pot, the ginkgo is not difficult to care for. However, since the water and nutrient supply depends entirely on you, you should water and fertilize your ginkgo regularly. A liquid universal fertilizer is quite sufficient. However, only give small amounts at a time to prevent overdosing.
How do I overwinter a ginkgo in a bucket?
In the bucket, the ginkgo is very suitable for planting on your balcony or terrace. There he can also spend the winter, because he is quite hardy. So that the sensitive root ball does not freeze to death, you should protect the bucket from frost on all sides with an old blanket, plant fleece or old jute sacks. Alternatively, overwintering in a frost-free winter quarters is also possible.
Is a ginkgo in a pot also suitable for the living room?
The ginkgo tree can be a very attractive houseplant, but then it needs special care. Don't put it in a dark corner of the room because it needs a lot of light. A location near the window is therefore very important for the plant to thrive.
In the wild, a ginkgo goes bald in winter. This resting phase is for recovery. If your ginkgo stays in the evenly heated living room all year round, it will miss this vegetation break in the long term and the tree could become ill or ailing. You can remedy this with a cool hibernation at about 5 °C to 10 °C.
The most important things about the ginkgo in brief:
- easy to care for and adaptable
- choose a bright location
- fertilize regularly but not too much
- winter frost-free
- it is best to choose a short-growing variety
- repot about every 3 years
tips
If you don't want to keep your ginkgo small with regular pruning, the "Troll" variety with a maximum size of approx. 80 cm might be a good alternative.