Questions tagged [containers]
Plant pots and boxes that hold soil and growing plants. Use this tag with questions about different aspects of containers or problems about plants potted into a specific type of container. Most common types are: ceramic, plastic, concrete, clay or terracotta.
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Is it possible to use terracotta pots as wicking chambers for self-watering planter boxes?
I'd like to build a self-watering planter from wood made watertight with something like rubber pond liner. This would be larger than just a self-watering pot, dimensions around 2' by 4' and a planting ...
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What to do with avocado seed at this point?
I have an avocado seed that's sprouting. What should I do now so that the seed continues growing at a healthy rate?
It will eventually grow in a pot.
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What are these barely visible white spots and brown edges on my citrus plant?
I have a citrus plant and something else growing in a pot. The something else had some barely visible white mold-like spots for a few months, and now its and the nearby citrus plant's leaves are ...
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Leaves on banana plants withering away
My banana plant is withering away. Leaves are starting to turn yellow/brown, droop, and in general the plant is deteriorating. The plant is in a pot, inside, and gets a lot of light although not a lot ...
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Can I grow low-growing heathers in containers with soil depth of 10cm?
I am building a small shed with a heather/heath roof using low growing varieties that reach 10-15cm.
I plan to use 4 separate 60x40cm Euro trays, lined with soil barrier, so that I can lift these off ...
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Why are my potted outdoor Plumeria leaves turning yellow and brown?
All the leaves are yellow, with red around the edges and then eventually start turning brown?
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Kiwi plant dry leaves and white spots
Since a long time my kiwi plants have white dots on their leaves. Now also, one of them is developing a dry spell on one of it's leaves.
Anyone know what the problem might be?
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How to protect outdoor potted trees in storm?
I'm growing a bunch of trees in pots and have been keeping them in the yard. A storm with high winds is expected (~20mph) and as I bring some items indoors (e.g. a flag, light pots hanging from a ...
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What's the difference between normal potting soil and specialty "Mediterranean" potting soil?
I have been looking at the labels on specialty potting soil label as "Mediterranean" potting soil for plants such as olive and citrus.
The only real difference besides the huge price difference I ...
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How should I store sprouts after they have sprouted in glass?
How should I store sprouts after they have sprouted in glass? I choose not to use plastic for environmental concerns.
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Will my indoor Michelia alba thrive in a self-watering container?
I have a Michelia alba plant and I am considering purchasing a large self-watering container for it.
I've read a lot about drying out roots between watering, so I was wondering if a self watering ...
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What are these light green spots on my tomatoes?
I saw this in nearly all of the old growth.
In researching this I found that it could be eggs of a leaf-miner, or simply just sun damage. I wanted to confirm if this is something to worry about, and ...
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Pepper Plant leaves Wilting, please help
Recently bought a pepper plant and transplanted it into a pot. Mulched over the top since its been in the high 80s F recently and I didn't want the soil drying out. Its only been in the pot half a ...
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Measuring soil dampness with terracotta pot
I recently got this small citrus tree and it says it is supposed to be watered when the soil is dry 1 - 2 inches deep. I've been measuring this with my finger. This is my first time using a terracotta ...
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What is this orange crust around my pot?
I have a mini Rose bush growing Indoors and a yellow/orangish crust keeps appearing on the outside of my ceramic pot. It almost looks like it’s in lines like a slug leaves it behind. Every time I wipe ...
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How do I make a waterbed environment from a 5 gallon bucket?
I'm wanting to grow some water plants like Watercress, and Ashitaba, but have nowhere to grow it at. How can I convert a 5 gallon bucket to grow a plant in each?
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What is this indoor plant which has dark green leaves that curl up and over as they grow?
I want to identify this potted indoor plant. It has dark green leaves that curl up and over as they get longer.
I want to know how to take care of it, since the plant has not grown since I got it. ...
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Can you put plants in the ground in their original containers to protect from voles?
We have a bit of a vole issue and I bought a wire mesh for my bulbs but I plant over a hundred annuals each year so that's a bit labor intensive to do for everything.
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Potted cilantro plant falling over outside. What am I doing wrong?
It’s not standing up straight and the ends look very fragile. I’m not sure if I should try to repot it and add more soil. The pot is 12.5 inches.
The pot is draining and I am careful not to overwater ...
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Suggested pot size for fruit trees?
In different orangeries the pots for fruit trees (in particular citrus fruit) seem rather small compared to what some gardeners suggest, and also compared to the following root ball table. What ...
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Are fiberglass planters good for citrus trees?
I have ordered two 5-7 year old citrus trees(orange and lime). Now I am looking for sturdy enough planters to plant them in in my backyard. I am going for the look underneath. However if I get that ...
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Is this a disease?
I have planted a curry leaf sapling taken from a local nursery in a 10 inch pot in fresh store bought potting mix (cocopeat, perlite, vermiculite, sand, rice husk, vermicompost, neem extract). I put ...
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What plants won't do well in 12 inch raised bed
I built a 12 inch raised garden bed with weed tarp at the bottom. (See also Raised garden in flood zone) I put the weed tarp in to prevent grass and other weeds from coming up from the ground. This ...
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Why use a saucer for hydroponics?
I’m trying to get into some home grown hydroponics, to grow some tomatoes and chilies fresh over the winter (without having to import them). I’ve used a kit before to grow basil and this used one ...
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Lemon tree losing leaves
My potted lemon tree has been losing leaves. The leaves exhibit a pattern of lighter blotches at the edge of the leaves, which I suspect may be due to a magnesium deficiency, but also a strange ...
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Avocado Tree Pot Size - Start Large or Increase Over Time
I am buying a 3 foot tall avocado tree (¼-½ in. diameter stem) that I want to keep potted long term as opposed to planting in the ground. Is it better to repot the new tree in a slightly larger pot ...
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Appropriate planter size for tomato plants
What is the most appropriate size for tomato planters? My plants are more than 2 months old. Also, any specific material that I should use e.g., ceramic, plastic?
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Washing roots to make sure it has no hidden insects?
My red pepper plant isn't doing too great, so I decided to check the soil and it had dark red worms. I took it out of the pot, and removed all the soil from the roots with a water hose (or so I ...
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Reddish brown edges on the leaves of the curry sapling. How to mitigate the damage?
I accidentally kept my curry leaf plant out in 6 hours of direct sun without hardening off. After that, I started seeing brownish dry edges in many leaves. It was kept in 2~3 hour direct sunlight area....
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How much room does an apple seedling need as it grows?
Like father like daughter, my little girl has grown an affinity for watching seedlings grow from apple seeds. This is a picture of the one she's watching now:
The diameter of the open end of that pot ...
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Can I use this brand of bleach with some other ingredients to sterilise seed trays?
Where I live in Delhi, India, there is no pure bleach available. The only similar option is something called Rin Ala, which is a laundry liquid bleach with 4 percent Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach), 1 ...
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Should I place this plant directly in sunlight?
I have brought a curry leaf plant sapling from the local nursery. It was planted in a plastic bag filled with soil from the ground. I have placed it in a 12 inch pot today with fresh store bought ...
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Build planter with just one box?
Most of the DIY examples describe how to make a concrete planter with two boxes (a big box and a smaller box).
I only have one cardboard box, and the closest store is far away.
Can I build a planter/...
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How can I deal with a heavy infestation of mealybugs on my potted Mandevillas?
I have several potted Mandevillas on my terrace, and I’ve been fighting a war on mealy bugs and black spot all summer. I’ve tried everything! Even replacing all plants at the same time and washing all ...
