I live in Lexington KY & while in FL bought a Pygmy Palm tree, 3 ft tall to put outside but bring in for winter. How many spikes for this size tree
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I'm thinking that if you are going to to keep it in a container to bring it in over winter,then a single spike will be emough for it. They grow between 6-12 ft eventually, but containing it will keep it smaller
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Good question. Not exactly sure. Look at package directions (online if necessary). I guess it is probably potted in conditions you describe, so maybe only one spike every three months or so. Just not sure.
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I agree with Janet, three feet from the base is good but break two spikes in half and place one in each quadrant around the tree. A little tap with the hammer in the palm of your hand or on the grass and they break easily. The roots will be established by the time they reach the fertilized area this year.
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I love this stuff! The directions are very clear regarding the circumference of the tree(s). I am not sure how much you would need, and would recommend going to the manufacturers site. I found the best prices on amazon.
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So, the rule is 1 spike per inch of TRUNK DIAMETER, not the limb circumference. My peach trees are ~10 ft. tall, have about 3" diameter trunks and 8 foot limb spread (~100 inches) and I feed them with 3-4 spikes each. Its kind of confusing because it says to place them around the drip line (limb diameter), but the number of spikes is figured from the trunk thickness (in inches). You'll need a caliper (micrometer) to figure, I bought a Hornady brand here on Amazon for $18.
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No! you need to measure or estimate the diameter of the trunk of your tree about 1foot above the ground. 1-2 inches takes 2 spikes 3in.3, 4in.4 and so on. the circumference of the tree makes no difference. the spikes should be placed at least 30 inches from the trunk of the tree. Spikes need to be placed at the drip line around the circumference of the tree. If your tree is only 18in. at the drip line it is probably to small for spikes.
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I used one spike per 10-inch pot, but the water lilies didn't bloom as well as they have other years. So I'd use two or three per pot. I wish the directions were clearer. Also, they did not say to remove the tight plastic wrap on each spike, but it seems like it should come off so I removed it (wasn't easy).
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6 to 8 inches, depends on depth you insert spike in ground, also if you use mulch around the light
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Years,This is only about 3 inches tall when it arrives it has grow 2 inches in it's pot. If you want a gardenia tree there are some online that what I did on sale the run about $60.00
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Depends entirely on how you pot it-my brother and I purchased identical trees. His is in a fairly large planter pot, maybe a 2-3 gallon pot, and his tree is about 2.5' tall. Mine is in a smaller pot, about 1.5 gallon pot and is currently about 1.5' and growing slowly. The nice thing about it is it doesn't need much direct sunlight at all-mine receives almost none during the day but still has big healthy green leaves. Very nice low-maintenance plant to have at home!
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From research that I have done, a combination of soil made for palm/cactus/citrus plants and standard Miracle Grow should be used. When I replanted my tree I used nearly an entire bag of the palm/cactus/citrus soil and about an equal amount of Miracle Grow. My tree is thriving and has multiple "baby" lemons on it. It is also recommended that you fertilize it a few times over Spring and Summer, but not over the winter. Recommended fertilizers are those high in nitrogen. I use a fish emulsion that is a 5-1-1- ratio of nitrogen, phosphate and soluble potash. I hope this helps. Good luck. From research that I have done, a combination of soil made for palm/cactus/citrus plants and standard Miracle Grow should be used. When I replanted my tree I used nearly an entire bag of the palm/cactus/citrus soil and about an equal amount of Miracle Grow. My tree is thriving and has multiple "baby" lemons on it. It is also recommended that you fertilize it a few times over Spring and Summer, but not over the winter. Recommended fertilizers are those high in nitrogen. I use a fish emulsion that is a 5-1-1- ratio of nitrogen, phosphate and soluble potash. I hope this helps. Good... » Read More From research that I have done, a combination of soil made for palm/cactus/citrus plants and standard Miracle Grow should be used. When I replanted my tree I used nearly an entire bag of the palm/cactus/citrus soil and about an equal amount of Miracle Grow. My tree is thriving and has multiple "baby" lemons on it. It is also recommended that you fertilize it a few times over Spring and Summer, but not over the winter. Recommended fertilizers are those high in nitrogen. I use a fish emulsion that is a 5-1-1- ratio of nitrogen, phosphate and soluble potash. I hope this helps. Good luck. « Show Less
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Tiny! Stalk like an ink pen with 2 or 3 leaves. Recommend putting in a 3 gallon or larger pot if u want to try overwintering inside. Grandma's didn't overwinter in Raleigh, NC so we got her another & potted this year. It produces no tubers to come back next year. The one she had inground last summer was close to a tree where it got morning sunshine & got 6' tall with about 2.5"x3.5" leaves. She worried about staking but wasn't needed. The huge leaves never touch the ground & just wave back & forth in breezes & wind. Good luck with it. They grow fast & really gets the everyone commenting on it. I recommend getting this plant. Tiny! Stalk like an ink pen with 2 or 3 leaves. Recommend putting in a 3 gallon or larger pot if u want to try overwintering inside. Grandma's didn't overwinter in Raleigh, NC so we got her another & potted this year. It produces no tubers to come back next year. The one she had inground last summer was close to a tree where it got morning sunshine & got 6' tall with about 2.5"x3.5" leaves. She worried about staking but wasn't needed. The huge leaves never touch the ground & just wave back & forth in breezes & wind. Good luck with it. They grow fast & really gets the everyone... » Read More Tiny! Stalk like an ink pen with 2 or 3 leaves. Recommend putting in a 3 gallon or larger pot if u want to try overwintering inside. Grandma's didn't overwinter in Raleigh, NC so we got her another & potted this year. It produces no tubers to come back next year. The one she had inground last summer was close to a tree where it got morning sunshine & got 6' tall with about 2.5"x3.5" leaves. She worried about staking but wasn't needed. The huge leaves never touch the ground & just wave back & forth in breezes & wind. Good luck with it. They grow fast & really gets the everyone commenting on it. I recommend getting this plant. « Show Less
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I would buy 2 packages, or 30 spikes. You will want to use 2 spikes per tree, 1 on each side about 30" from the trunk. We have a rectangular orchard with about 20 trees on 10 foot centers that we put in last year. We used a total of 40 spikes on the east and west sides of each tree. I would also recommend that you purchase a handheld auger (Yard Butler 30 inch Roto Digger) to drill into the ground about 18 inches before dropping in the spike. You want your roots to go down for their nutrients rather than across the surface, and burying the fertilizer stakes helps make that happen. These say right on the package do not use within 30 inches of tree trunk". Take that seriously. Buried or not, they will burn your roots if you stick them right next to the trunk.
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Generally the tree will be a minimum of about 8 to 10 inches tall at the time of shipping. It is growing in and is shipped in a 4 inch diameter plastic pot. ~ Emerald Goddess Gardens
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I would check with your local nursery before using it a potted tree. They would give you the best answer to your question.
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I am in N. Florida, so the trees didn't have a bad winter here. Both are in pots, and stayed outdoors. Both are growing and doing very well. No fruit yet, and I don't expect any for a few years.
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I cannot answer your question right now. I just planted mine here in the US. I previously lived in a tropical country where my first tree was planted. I will see if my plant survives the winter. So far, it looks to be in hibernation.
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Works Great for my Green Tree Python. Custom made pvc tree that has 3 different level branches with live plants on the bottom with water bowl.. Looking to add Another XL Reptilbreeze to the one I have.. Connect them side by side an cut out the middle screen use longer screws an have 48'' x 24'' x 48''. huge screen box.. If your a handyman you could make one from screen windows it would be much cheaper..