- How do I recognize a healthy orange tree?
- Which location does the orange tree prefer?
- What substrate does the orange tree need?
- May I plant the orange tree in the garden?
- How is the orange tree repotted?
- When do I repot an orange tree?
- Can I grow small orange trees from seeds or cuttings?
- When will my orange tree bloom?
- Will I also be able to harvest fruit?
- tips and tricks
The golden, juicy and sweet-sour-tasting fruit of the orange tree is one of the most popular types of fruit worldwide - no other fruit is grown more often than the orange. We also like to keep the subtropical plant in a bucket, mainly because of its large, fragrant flowers.
How do I recognize a healthy orange tree?
Healthy orange trees primarily have healthy roots. These should be firm and also sufficiently trained. Check whether it is a cutting or a graft. Refinements are preferable because the rootstock is usually much more robust and resistant to diseases and weather influences. In addition, the substrate should not contain clay, the leaves and shoots should look healthy and not be infested with 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-facing window if possible.
What substrate does the orange tree need?
Use a loose substrate. Special citrus soil is very well suited, but a coarse container plant substrate based on coconut fiber is usually well accepted. Mix some clay granules or expanded clay (19.73€) into this soil.
May I plant the orange tree in the garden?
No, because orange trees are not hardy and should be overwintered frost-free.
How is the orange tree repotted?
Above all, make sure you have enough space, because orange trees grow very quickly. An average annual growth of up to one meter is not uncommon. The pot you choose should be about a third larger than the root ball or the crown of the tree. Young plants should be repotted once a year, older ones only as needed.
When do I repot an orange tree?
The best time for repotting is May, just after the first budding has taken place. Root growth occurs at this time and the roots can then immediately grow into the new, fresh soil.
Can I grow small orange trees from seeds or cuttings?
Yes, you can grow an orange tree from the seeds of a fresh, fully ripe fruit or from a cutting.
When will my orange tree bloom?
Orange trees usually flower all year round, just not during the winter break. It is not uncommon for fruit and flowers to be on a tree at the same time.
Will I also be able to harvest fruit?
In principle, this is possible, but these oranges will most likely neither develop the size nor the sweetness of purchased fruit - the ripening process simply takes too long for that.
tips and 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 trim them regularly. High stems may look pretty, but they are not very suitable - they simply get too tall.