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Old 09-22-2012, 05:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Mango/Loquat container size question?

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Originally Posted by hanabananaman View Post
Hello,
I need some advice on planting some approx. 3 foot tall trees in 3.5gal. containers.
I know some plants benefit from progressively transplanting to slightly larger containers over the years but I can't find any answers on how to do it for mango or loquat. I have a few 25gal and one each of 45,65 and 95 gal. I want to allow for the blazing heat in my zone also. Any ideas ??
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Larry
2woodensticks has it right: pot in a pot. It helps avoid overheating and helps with watering / drainage. Don't overpot the mango, for sure. It will not be happy, especially when it gets cool over winter. Learned that lesson the hard way. Progressively pot up, put your smallish pots in larger pots filled with potting mix if hot pots and too frequent need for watering is a problem.
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