Nelken trees or Sycygium aromaticcome from hot, wet and sticky rainforest-like environments. While they tend to grow best in these areas (to go on the head on tropical islands in Indonesia), any of this fragrant spice tree can grow in terrace containers at home. And if you are something like me, you will love the aroma of this spice, be it for decoration for Christmas or as a taste for cooking.
Of course, additional care is required if you learn how to grow clove trees in pots, especially because this plant requires tropical summer moisture and winter protection. However, if you can do the growth conditions right, this power plant works earn more than its place on your terrace. It not only looks good, but also serves as a natural way to prevent mosquitoes that loathe an essential oil that produces the plant.
So if you want your terrace pest protection this year, but want to keep chemicals away from the yard, you should expand the carnation tree, which is seen as one of the best mosquito mount plants. Here I share how to start with this tropical species and keep blood-sucking pests in check without a citronella candle within sight.
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Why pot trees are a really good idea
If you are looking for natural pest control methods, it is always preferable to the use of chemicals to combat mosquitoes, mosquitoes and flies.
Sure, insects could be annoying, and nobody wants to be covered with inflamed, itchy bites (the gardening of the gardener), but these so -called pests are actually a sign of a healthy ecosystem and often attract hungry birds.
Fasting areas will prove to be a draw during Kolibri migration. The only catch? You would need hundreds of birds in your garden to make a dent in the mosquito population.
Therefore, it is a smart idea to prevent these biting insects from seating areas from seating areas in the summer, while they do not damage the biological diversity or damage hard sprays.
It is not a foolproof solution, but the cultivation of this spice tree can only help to keep the bit on a minimum and at the same time smell your terrace heavenly.
How to grow cloven trees in pots
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Nelken trees may be the best known as a spice cabinet, but they are also surprisingly good terrace facilities.
These evergreen trees not only have attractive, elongated, wax -like leaves, but they are also remarkably fragrant. And it is this feature, a result of the high concentration of eugenol oil in the plant, which helps to ward off mosquitoes.
While these are tropical plants that best cut off in the US hard zone 9 and zone 10, they can also grow in cooler, northern zones in containers, especially if they have a protected terrace for summer and an autumn and winter protection plan.
As soon as you have moved into a clove tree (find a special local kindergarten that deals with tropical species), you are ready to get started.
Plant your statement tree in a medium -sized to large container, which should do about 15 to 18 inches deep and wide.
I like the appearance of this large, light terracotta effect planter, which is made by Crescent Garden and sold via Wayfair.
Fill your pot with a high-quality, moisture-relevant sheet metal mixture, something like this organic potting soil from Whitney Farms, which is available via Walmart and mix some pearlite or horticultural grains to improve the drainage.
Make sure you set your tree and keep the level of the plastic container in your new patio pot so that the tree does not sit too low or too high.
Position it in a sunny, protected place where it enjoys a lot of sunshine, although it is not a bad shadow in the afternoon in Southern places.
Permanent care for clove trees in pots
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Fill a deep irrigation after planting your clove tree. Afterwards it is a good idea to adhere to a regular irrigation plan. If you soak your pots once a week during the cool spring weather or every day when the temperature is high in summer.
It is important that clove trees thrive in moist environments so that grouping of pots can help increase the humidity for terrace systems.
You can also water the bottom on the bottom of your pots and use the plant very early in the morning or late at night with this plant Mister Spray bottle from Amazon.
Mulching is also a good idea to reduce the irrigation and improve the fertility of the soil. This cowdom sold via Amazon does the work, or another homemade compost is a good option.
While the clove tree can grow up to 15 to 30 feet high and wide, its growth in pots is greatly reduced.
Cutting will therefore not be necessary for several years, since clove trees grow very slowly. However, if you need, you can simply cut any idiosyncratic stems in early spring.
When the temperature drops towards the end of summer, it is time to protect your clove tree.
This generally varies from zone to zone, but from October you want to move your pot inside or to a greenhouse to ensure that no temperatures below 50 degrees experience fahrenheit.
The clove tree remains there until spring when the entire risk of a frost has passed.
Faqs
Can I grow across a clove tree all year round?
Yes, you can try to grow clove trees as inner plants. Make sure that containers in a bright location place with a lot of indirect sunlight. You also want a relatively consistent temperature in the range from 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. And to increase the humidity, opt for a pebble bowl for plants and group plants together at the same time.
You would like to surround your cloven tree every three years, carefully lift it out of his container in spring and move it into a slightly larger pot with new soil.
This can be difficult (and possibly require a second pair of hands for larger specimens), but it will undoubtedly help to keep the plants in good health.
Further inspiration for pest control can be found in our guide for the use of marigold flowers in a vegetable garden, with which aphids and hungry insects can be removed from their valuable flowers.
Charge Pot Plant Accessoires
This plant caddy on wheels is a good idea for heavy pots that you have to protect in the winter months.
This organic potting soil is a mixture of natural ingredients and is perfect for cultivating cloves trees in containers.
This stylish planter is ideal for contemporary perennials, shrubs and trees, including clove trees.