So, I'd like to do someting a little different this year, and get a young live tree. I saw some in the store and thought it would be cool. Now, if I do that, how do I make sure this thing I buy will actually live through the season until I plant it? Other than constant watering of course. I 'm talking about care and feeding of said tree. Tired of buying plants and having them die on me. Waste of money, for one thing.
2006-12-11 04:17:42 · 10 answers · asked by moonshadow 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Do not place it near a heat source. Water it when the soil about 1" under the surface feels dry. Use a good water-soluble fertilizer only once when you get the tree, than every 2-3 months after that. Keep a live Christmas Tree indoors for no more than 10–14 days. Most living trees enjoy fog, humidity
and moisture and can dry out quickly when brought indoors with low humidity and high temperatures. After replanting a live Christmas tree outside, remember to water the tree. “You really have to take care of it afterwards,” replanted trees do best when you try to match their naturally moist environment.
2006-12-11 04:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by Brin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to buy one that is already potted, then make sure that the retailer is a reputable one. Otherwise nothing you do will keep a poorly started plant from dying.
Ask them when the last time it was fertilized and how often it needs more. Also, find out what the watering schedule is like and whether it needs direct sunlight, indirect sunlight, or shade.
Then put it in the appropriate spot in your house. Same goes for when you're ready to transplant outside or to a bigger pot.
The biggest thing people do wrong with plants of all kinds, is to assume that they all need lots of sunlight and water.
Personal Note: If you're considering a Ficus, it's a great tree, but very tempermental. Sometimes it will lose all its leaves just because you moved it from one side of the room to the other!
2006-12-11 04:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by Goyo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this one year and did not work because you have to plant the tree relatively soon after and our ground is frozen until April around here (Maryland). So the tree died. I suppose if you kept it inside with the right light and not too hot or drafty it could live. Just don't take it back outside if it is very cold out. Will put it into shock. Also, the smaller the tree the better for transplanting. They just do better. Good luck!!
2006-12-11 05:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by Lost in Maryland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been doing that for years. Use a little Scotts Liguid Grow plant food when you water it. Make sure the soil is damp but not wet. Don't leave it standing in a tray of water, you could cause root rot. Keep in it a well ventilated room with some natural light.
Go to www.waysidegardens.com for specifics on types of trees and for planting instructions. Make sure your tree is suitable for your climate.
2006-12-11 04:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll want to "ease" it back into cold weather if you live in a cold climate. It will think its spring in your 70 degree house. Put it in the garage or a shed for a few days before taking it back outside and planting it. Water it once a month through the winter once planted, even though its dormant it still needs moisture and has limited source as a new planting. Water 3x weekly through the spring and as much as daily through hot windy summer days, then back to 3x weekly in fall, monthly in winter.
2006-12-11 04:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by CP 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psh no! People have different religion and customs. Christmas tree is one of them and should be left alone. No one is forced to buy a Christmas tree, if they don't like it, then don't buy one. Or they can call it what ever the heck they want, but they shouldn't expect the rest of the world to change with them.
2016-05-23 05:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a live tree from our backyard every year and it has lasted us about two months. WE water it a full pitcher once every two days or when it gets below have way full. Its not too much of a hassle but u will have to sweep up the pine needles every once in a while.
2006-12-11 04:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by veronica leigh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live trees sound like a good idea, but in practice they are more trouble than they are worth.
2006-12-11 04:25:45 · answer #8 · answered by Blu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a florist and ask them!@
2006-12-11 04:37:09 · answer #9 · answered by nswblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy a fake one.it will last longer and you don't have to worry about it.
2006-12-11 04:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by mint 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋