How big of a pot should I replant it. Can it survive indoors? How do I self pollinate it and with what???
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It came in 2 or 3 in pot I repotted it in a 6 or 7 inch pot I keep it on the front porch mine has had 2 blooms so far. Indoors I don't know it should with a sunny window.
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I put it in a clay ~6" pot and mine is indoors. You will need to talk with a botanist or read up on it, I can't answer your questiions regarding pollination.
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I put mine in a 8 inch pot it should be fine indoors I plan on keeping mine inside, when flowers bloom take a qtip touch the stamins in the flower with it take that to another flower and so on..our bank has these outside as a low decorative shrub is where I first saw them.
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I replanted mine in a pot just one size bigger than the 4" size that it came in so I have it in a 6" pot. As it grows bigger repot into a bigger pot but a small tree in too big a pot is too much wet soil around it and might cause root rot. I live in northern Michigan and I keep mine indoors. I had mine for 2 months now, it grows pretty fast. To hand pollinate just use a Q tip or artist paint brush ( a cheap one of course). Rub the end of the brush on the yellow pollen and brush it onto the center of the same flower or another flower, I'm not quite sure but go to you tube and type in hand pollination there are lots of videos on this subject. I replanted mine in a pot just one size bigger than the 4" size that it came in so I have it in a 6" pot. As it grows bigger repot into a bigger pot but a small tree in too big a pot is too much wet soil around it and might cause root rot. I live in northern Michigan and I keep mine indoors. I had mine for 2 months now, it grows pretty fast. To hand pollinate just use a Q tip or artist paint brush ( a cheap one of course). Rub the end of the brush on the yellow pollen and brush it onto the center of the same flower or another flower, I'm not quite sure but go to you tube and type... » Read More I replanted mine in a pot just one size bigger than the 4" size that it came in so I have it in a 6" pot. As it grows bigger repot into a bigger pot but a small tree in too big a pot is too much wet soil around it and might cause root rot. I live in northern Michigan and I keep mine indoors. I had mine for 2 months now, it grows pretty fast. To hand pollinate just use a Q tip or artist paint brush ( a cheap one of course). Rub the end of the brush on the yellow pollen and brush it onto the center of the same flower or another flower, I'm not quite sure but go to you tube and type in hand pollination there are lots of videos on this subject. « Show Less
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Yes, you must start with a small plant, of course you can start it yourself in a starter tray and transplant.
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I'd say the quality of mine was really good, maybe 2 bigger plants but not too big . I can fit about eight 6 "pots with small coleus plants because they don't bush too much but not a lot. If you have the space, I'd recommend a bit of a bigger size. After the first few weeks, you'll want a bigger one probably lol!
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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 am trying to do this with my kids as a project.... i have a "beginner" question: After it germinates , do we need to remove the cardboard and replant? or are the roots supposed to push through? we are only doing these in 5-gallon buckets and not in the ground. thank you for your help!
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After I wrote this I went out in the garden and checked the plastic pots I have. As long as the pot has a 1" "lip" I guess you could try it. Just don't put your most expensive plant in there in case it drops.
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Hi Ken, put it in a large pot until it establishes itself. Mine is doing great, they are very hardy I keep mine outside on patio,when big enough I will put in ground.
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Bigger pot the better. You can also fool the trees to flower and fruit in fall winter time if you bring it inside. Fruits in 2 seasons. Experiment. Thanks
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Hey Christa, I bought mine a year and 1/2 ago and it has been in a pot the entire time. We don't want to plant it in the ground yet because we plan on moving in a couple years.
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My plant was not in a pot, but the roots were wrapped in sil with gel to keep it moist. It was about 12" tall. I am very pleased with it, it has grown to about 18" and is full of blooms, that are beginning to open.
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I brought mine in and it grew to 8 ft. tall. Because of the broad leaves it drinks a lot of water and you have to monitor it constantly if it is in a pot and it will dry out faster if it is outdoors in a pot. It was a fairly happy plant indoors this winter even with a northern exposure. I took some cuttings and rooted them last month. Washington DC area.
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Hi, I'm not sure how "tall" the plant gets. I'm very sure you can keep it pruned for a small or indoor size. My guess is it doesn't get too big 4 feet at best - BUT THAT IS JUST A GUESS. The seller is very helpful and probably wouldn't mind a call or email. I had issues with mine when I received it, and they have helped my correct my mistakes (poor soil and over watered). Hope this helps.
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This plant wont be able to handle anything under 30 degrees..you have to bring it inside during the winter so keep in a large pot you can move around
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Potted mine too in about 3ft dia pot and it was outside over last summer and took well. I live on coast in VA. But then we had a bad rain storm and I didn't get it drained well enough and think root rot set in. It's been in house all winter and I mist it regularly but not sure it's surviving. If it's still seems viable when whether warms I think I should dig up and put rocks in bottom for drainage (there were holes in pot but I'd set it in a pan in house just after bad rain and didn't realize pan was full as I kept watering....stupid!) anyway, my thumb is green with 'easy' house plants and this poor guy (we named him Larry) has kept me in turmoil. I read it's fine to pot but not sure where I went wrong exactly. Hope this helps and I'd love any advice from anyone else!
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Transplant, not good soil and not really enough room, go up a size or two, but not super big and use a good Cactus soil mix. water, but do not over water.
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I also used Miracle Grow Potting mix and have repotted to larger once. So far it appears to be low maintance just watering a couple times a week.
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Just barely cover the seed with soil. Dome the pot or put it in a plastic bag and put it under a light in a warm place. It only take a few days to germinate. Good luck and happy growing.:)