Does this plant grow well in containers?
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I have been trying to grow this seed in dirt, but the catapillers keep eating them. Growing them in containers would probably be best. Plant the seeds really shallow in the dirt or they will not sprout. If you are using a planter make sure they are spread out. My first batch I sprouted in jiffy cubes, and they were all eaten by the catapillers. My second batch I sprouted in Dixie cups. This worked much better. I transplanted them into small pots and they have done pretty well. If you will keep them outside you will have to use seven's dust every week. I would keep them in a screened in porch or a sun room. Hope this helps. I have been trying to grow this seed in dirt, but the catapillers keep eating them. Growing them in containers would probably be best. Plant the seeds really shallow in the dirt or they will not sprout. If you are using a planter make sure they are spread out. My first batch I sprouted in jiffy cubes, and they were all eaten by the catapillers. My second batch I sprouted in Dixie cups. This worked much better. I transplanted them into small pots and they have done pretty well. If you will keep them outside you will have to use seven's dust every week. I would keep them in a screened in... » Read More I have been trying to grow this seed in dirt, but the catapillers keep eating them. Growing them in containers would probably be best. Plant the seeds really shallow in the dirt or they will not sprout. If you are using a planter make sure they are spread out. My first batch I sprouted in jiffy cubes, and they were all eaten by the catapillers. My second batch I sprouted in Dixie cups. This worked much better. I transplanted them into small pots and they have done pretty well. If you will keep them outside you will have to use seven's dust every week. I would keep them in a screened in porch or a sun room. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Not really. Make sure there is a lot of drainage. I planted my in two places in above ground beds. The smaller bed had a liner and poor drainage. The other bed was larger than a car and had drainage. There was a huge size difference. The largest plants reached about 16 inches. The smallest one only reach about four inches in the smaller bed.
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I do not believe it will as it grows quite big. I live in Florida and mine is outside. I is about 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide and has not given any fruit. I believe it may be too wet here. I suppose it could grow inside but it grows very quickly
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Im just a beginner at gardening but I have planted herbs with it and they are sprouting up Im using this for container growing so it should be fine
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We keep ours indoors over the winter and it seems to do fine. It definitely thrives when it is outside, but I don't think it is absolutely necessary as long as it has plenty of natural light. It does grow fairly quickly and might soon outgrow a low ceiling!
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Mine grew quite nicely. You will need to make sure that the soil is well over 50 degrees Fahrenheit when you plant. Water well. They do not like bright direct sunlight. I keep mine on the front porch in diffused sunlight in a large potThe majority of the pound that I planted, grew. It is very similar to ginger for the upkeep.
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I have one (its about 3 months old now) and I live just South of Seattle. Currently, it is in my windowsill and doing just fine and I have heard that you can plant them outside as well as they are very hardy! So, a definite yes to indoor growing and a tentative yes if you want to put it outside. :)
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Like everything about plants, there are so many variables (season, amt of light, feeding),but I would say for your tiny containers, plant no more than a month before the event. That will give the plants time to become established, but not enough to outgrow the container. Love the idea and so will your guests!
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No not really. If you have a well lit room or put it by the window-- it will grow slowly indoors but I don't put it outside untill earlly spring.
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not really, but it get pretty tall (about 2 feets high). It didn't survive on winter. I already start plant it early this year it a pot, so I can move it indoor during winter. hope this help.
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you don't want to leave it in the box too long it is a live plant. Take it out and spray it or run under water! I love mine!
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Yes, I use it on my container citrus trees. The only thing I'm not sure of is bringing the plants inside. I don't think fruit trees would do well indoors. If you live in the area you may check with Wegman's nursery in Redwood City. They're very knowledgeable. Good luck!
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Considering the issues I've had with this plant it is clearly tropical and MUST have extended periods of warmth of above 75 and above degrees with bright sunshine in order to grow and thrive. Anything less and it just hangs on until hot weather returns. Weather colder than 60 degrees with no direct sun will ensure it quickly succumbs to rot or fungus and dies. Even in Central Texas it's been a challenge to create the ideal conditions for this plant. So if you live in NYC and rarely use the heat and only have North facing windows which means little direct, hot warm sunshine the plant will not survive very long there. You'd have to create a mini-greenhouse enclosure to even have a chance.
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Although the plants they sent me were very healthy and well wrapped I personally would not risk it in those temperatures. Perhaps you could ask them about insulated packaging? Happy Plantings!
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No. I would recommend reading up on care of the plant. I had the pitcher plant. My recommendation is to treat it like a venus plant and place in terranium like container so it can retain the moisture/
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Yes you can do that. This plant want's a lot of sun and water. Don't worry about the degrees. It will grow gr8.
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This plant is so resilient that it can grow anywhere. Once it takes hold it can go dry for a while - doesn't have to be wet all the time. It does better in sun. Beware - it spreads very, very fast. I have mine in a container.
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I am growing mine inside and put it outside in the warmer weather. It does need a sunny location to flower but if you don't have that area the plant is still pretty. I live in MA in a cold apartment with very little light so it doesn't flower and I also forget to water it a lot and it has been a very forgiving plant but of course it doesn't thrive when I neglect it.