I've watched 15 different videos today about citrus growing in pots and this one is by far THE most informative one from start to finish. Thanks so much. I'm excited for my new dwarf orange tree.
I have had a lemon tree from Four Winds for about 10 years in a container. I moved, put it outside for the summer and chickens dug it completely out of the pot while I was at work one day! The tree didn't survive. The point is, I bought a three year old tree, the tree came in fantastic shape, had blooms on it already, fruited very soon after I got it and I was enjoying full sized lemons within the year. I averaged about 15-30 lemons per year for the rest of the time I had it. I highly recommend Four Winds for your citrus plants! ...and listen to every word they have to say! P.S. I live where I had to have it inside most of the year. It was so uplifting when those wonderful smelling flowers started blooming when we were usually still knee deep in snow.
I live in an area where the plant will be inside for a significant part of the year. While these are listed as self-fertile, do you not need insects for pollination? What did you do when the plants started flowering while inside your house?
Best potted citrus video I’ve seen. You talk a lot about the soil and drainage and how to prepare it and why. This is probably the most critical part of growing healthy potted plants so I really appreciate this info. Also you talk about fertilizing. I really struggle with my potted citrus and after watching several videos I’m still not sure why my citrus drop leaves, yellow and get brown spots.
This is AWESOME, Charles!!!! I subscribed to Four Winds Growers’ channel and I just called them and asked if they have dwarf Calamondin and they said they do have one available. I ALSO saved them on my iPhone address for future use. Thank you so much. ❤️
I too am a fan of Four Winds Growers! I have bought 3 varieties of kumquat and an Omari Satsuma mandarin from them, all relatively cold hardy since I live in the high desert of SoCal in USDA zone 8b. All arrived in excellent condition, and the company has been great at customer service too, for instance when an avocado I ordered in premium size was not ready to ship in time last year due to weird weather.
Thanks so much! I checked out Four Winds and they actually have pixie mandarin trees in their smaller size. I've been questing for a pixie tree for the last month and I'm so happy I was able to get two.
Thanks for this..the chart is a great visual tut o help remember better. I've got some papaya in pots so looking forward to seeing what I can do with it. Stay well
They are good about responding to emails. But yes, Four Winds could use more detailed descriptions in general, and thorny or not would be a helpful detail!
Hi Charles, a great synopsis on container growing...everything from A to Z has been covered to help insure success to all who dream of growing their own citrus! IT CAN BE DONE...I KNOW, living here in the Midwest 'tundra' known as West Central IL! And your knowledge has been applied with successful growing seasons every year! Thank you always, in never hesitating, and helping me along!!! Al W.🙂
Hello P Hynes 👋 IV Organic white wash products do not prevent budding on branches/ trunk/ etc. Another point I could have stated is that IV Organic products dry on porous allowing moisture & nutrients to pass; unlike latex & tar- based products. Keep us posted on your growing successes!! Charles 🍊👍
Hello Mozzeyy 👋 Grow bags are great for increasing aeration for healthy root development & reducing the common issue of root bound & coiled roots; however, grow bags result in faster loss of moisture to the rootball/ soil & require closer attention to watering schedule. Let me know what you decide, and share your growing successes! Charles 🌱👍
Awesome video! Any tips for dealing with potting soils that end up drying to the point that they no longer absorb water? I live in Los Angeles and am pretty good about keeping my potted plants watered, but sometimes (seemingly overnight!) I will go to water one of my plants and it seems as though the soil doesn't absorb any of the water and it just flows through the pot.
I’m using a 55 gallon water barrel that I cut in half I’m gonna use it as a wicker system. Have you looked at using a system like this or ever tried it? I have a Meyer lemon tree that I’m going to plant. I like your soils and nutrients. I believe your all purpose nutrient will be perfect going forward.
Watching your advert on growing dwarf fruit trees would that work in cold climate. I’m in UK where climate changes occur . I would love to have a go .👍🏻
Just found your channel and thank you!! I just planted my first mandarin tree just the way you did... What other mulch can you recommend please (only access to local nurseries or lowes or HD). TY
Hello David, Ants 🐜 can certainly be an issue to citrus as they often farm aphids & scale to the detriment of the plant. A Neem oil drench (read the product label for directions) can suppress the ant population. Another suggestion was just emailed to me by a friend that had an ant population that harmed his citrus, and here’s how he solved the issue in a very natural way: “I picked up three hard, black plastic tubs (about 28" diam and roughly 8" tall) at a local lawn and garden store. I filled each of them with about 1 inch of water, placed a drip saucer for each of the containers in each tub and then sat the citrus containers in them! It has worked perfectly ever since and no way the ants can cross to get to the containers!!! And, NO MORE SCALE. Just wanted to let you know. Ants certainly are a problem and can, in most cases, find a way to get 'aboard'! But not in this scenario.” Al Keep us posted on your citrus growing successes! Charles 🍊👍
@@IVOrganic Thank you, will try both and see what happens. The 2nd may prove a bit challenging as my trees are already in a 25-gallon container but I will see if I can find a tub big enough. The idea sounds good!
@@IVOrganicbrilliant idea! I’ll be container planting dwarf Meyer Lemon trees (3) in full (Central Florida) sun. Ants are the natural pest. Painting the stem as you’ve suggested.
Hello Alena, Container Citrus can truly grow anywhere with strategic balance of indoor & outdoor life as explained in great detail in this article found on Four Winds Growers: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2336/3219/files/Growing_Citrus_Indoors.pdf?v=14351307881892131285 Good luck, Charles 🍊👍
Hello Sir , I have a lemon tree I grew from seed store purchased lemon 🍋 , about 5 years an the tree still haven't produced flowers, what advice can you give
I bought iv organic products my lemon tree lost all of it’s leaves I’m not sure what happen to my tree after using your products . This year was the first time I had flowers and looked like it was going to have fruit. But after using your products all of my leaves fell off my tree looks very sad.what can I do to restore my tree.
Thanks so much for Inspirational teaching about the Citrus tree Giudance i Only get Lost With What was the Spray you Use on the leaves Please im your Gardner Student help me please With its Name Angain? 🤔👍
The topic of watering, I live in a cold climate 6B, and stuck to the "let them dry out" method before watering, but if you want fruit, water daily!!!!!! Ive lost so many buds because the plant was drying out. My recommendation in the summer and the plant is flowering is to water heavily once a day. JMHO.
Wonderful video 🙏🏼 I got my lemon tree and prepared it like you showed us, but a week later I saw two yellow leaves that fell off and I still hadn’t watered it yet. Did I over water it the first time or does it need water. I’m in Los Angeles 90 degree weather in September
When you transport or move the plants they suffer a bit from shock so it could be that. Bear in mind I'm not an expert which is why I'm watching this vid!!
I grew a lemon tree from the seed of a store-bought lemon. Its 12 yrs old now. Never has produced flowers or fruit. its outdoors in summer. indoors in winter. This year I repotted it. Severely root bound. I pruned the roots and fed it. No signs of transplant shock. The tree is at least 6ft in its pot. Will it ever produce lemons or is it just ornamental for life?
Hello Jim, Sorry to hear that- All the growers I’ve been talking to are running out of inventory on most stuff, even though they grew more in anticipation than any other years! Looks like the world is wanting, more & more, to grow their own food! Charles 🤩👍
I always use peat. I know that the truth is that we are not harvest enough to have an effect kn the eco system. The amount we harvest annually is renewed within a year since it such a small amount verse the total. This isnt my opinion iys the opinion of the experts that study peat bogs in canada. Also, igs doesnt have toxins like cocoir does, nor the the cost to ship cost as much plus its wild organic. Ill stick with peat becuase I know the myth of it being damaging to the envirment isnt accurate. Plus its regulated so its not over harvested. Yhe day that would happen maybe decades away if regulation wasnt policy.
Hey look. This is a citrus tree on vigorous rootstock- mine are on trifoliata- not an ancient bonsai. It will grow as long as you don't do anything stupid.
Adding both vermiculite and perlite to the same mix is non-sensical as they have opposing functions - perlite helps drainage and vermiculite absorbs and retains moisture. Plus peat moss retains moisture and eventually decomposes. Additionally peat has been extensively over farmed for decades and is now banned in some European countries as its no longer sustainable. Coir is an alternative. Your better option is loamy soil mixed with sand for drainage. Excessive organic material in soil, especially in containers, is a poor choice.
Four Winds Growers SHOP: www.fourwindsgrowers.com/ Four Winds Growers UA-cam: ua-cam.com/channels/VdapXHLLg0n4g-Xx2LZTtQ.html 1st USA STORE offering IV Organic 3-in-1 Plant Guard, GREIGE: www.fourwindsgrowers.com/products/iv-organic-3-in-1-plant-guard-greige?variant=39369555968059 How To Care For Your Citrus Trees… With Success, by Al Willcoxen (PDF): cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2336/3219/files/Growing_Citrus_Indoors.pdf?v=14351307881892131285
I would never use peat, the environmental cost of harvesting it is huge. You’re talking about destroying a mossy ecosystem that is ancient and an incredible carbon sink. If you care about the environment use organic compost, home made, even better. Other than that, great advice, thank you 🙏
I've watched 15 different videos today about citrus growing in pots and this one is by far THE most informative one from start to finish. Thanks so much. I'm excited for my new dwarf orange tree.
WOW! Thanks for that AWESOME compliment Lynn!! Hope 2022 is your best growing season!
Charles 🍊🙌
I have had a lemon tree from Four Winds for about 10 years in a container. I moved, put it outside for the summer and chickens dug it completely out of the pot while I was at work one day! The tree didn't survive. The point is, I bought a three year old tree, the tree came in fantastic shape, had blooms on it already, fruited very soon after I got it and I was enjoying full sized lemons within the year. I averaged about 15-30 lemons per year for the rest of the time I had it. I highly recommend Four Winds for your citrus plants! ...and listen to every word they have to say!
P.S. I live where I had to have it inside most of the year. It was so uplifting when those wonderful smelling flowers started blooming when we were usually still knee deep in snow.
I live in an area where the plant will be inside for a significant part of the year. While these are listed as self-fertile, do you not need insects for pollination? What did you do when the plants started flowering while inside your house?
6:00 is when the citrus info starts.
Best potted citrus video I’ve seen. You talk a lot about the soil and drainage and how to prepare it and why. This is probably the most critical part of growing healthy potted plants so I really appreciate this info. Also you talk about fertilizing. I really struggle with my potted citrus and after watching several videos I’m still not sure why my citrus drop leaves, yellow and get brown spots.
This is AWESOME, Charles!!!! I subscribed to Four Winds Growers’ channel and I just called them and asked if they have dwarf Calamondin and they said they do have one available. I ALSO saved them on my iPhone address for future use. Thank you so much. ❤️
I too am a fan of Four Winds Growers! I have bought 3 varieties of kumquat and an Omari Satsuma mandarin from them, all relatively cold hardy since I live in the high desert of SoCal in USDA zone 8b. All arrived in excellent condition, and the company has been great at customer service too, for instance when an avocado I ordered in premium size was not ready to ship in time last year due to weird weather.
Nice very detailed tips on how to grow citrus plant in containers. Very knowledgeable with tips.
Great video on citrus plants
Thanks so much! I checked out Four Winds and they actually have pixie mandarin trees in their smaller size. I've been questing for a pixie tree for the last month and I'm so happy I was able to get two.
I’m so happy Four Winds was able to get you the citrus you’ve been wanting! Keep us posted on your growing successes, Mimi!
Charles 🍊👍
He caught the box! Never fails!
Great video, thanks! I looove my trees from Four Winds Growers!
I've gotten several entry size citrus from 4 Winds. They arrive in great condition, very healthy.
Great video thanks Charles
Thanks for this..the chart is a great visual tut o help remember better. I've got some papaya in pots so looking forward to seeing what I can do with it. Stay well
Hello Tammy! Great to hear from you!! I hope your 2021 garden is off to being your best!!! Keep us posted @LittleJordanFarm UA-cam!
Charles 🤩👍
Can we ask fourwinds to indicate which plants have thorns also? Thanks
Yes, please! I was so excited to be able to get an Australian Fingerling Lime tree, but was horrified to when it arrived ... so. many. thorns!
They are good about responding to emails. But yes, Four Winds could use more detailed descriptions in general, and thorny or not would be a helpful detail!
Amazing information about the citrus
Dude! this is such a freaking good video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Hi Charles, a great synopsis on container growing...everything from A to Z has been covered to help insure success to all who dream of growing their own citrus! IT CAN BE DONE...I KNOW, living here in the Midwest 'tundra' known as West Central IL! And your knowledge has been applied with successful growing seasons every year! Thank you always, in never hesitating, and helping me along!!! Al W.🙂
Very informative and helpful.Thanks for sharing m
Hello
Once you add the paint to the trunk does the paint stop the trunk from growing new buds?
Hello P Hynes 👋 IV Organic white wash products do not prevent budding on branches/ trunk/ etc. Another point I could have stated is that IV Organic products dry on porous allowing moisture & nutrients to pass; unlike latex & tar- based products. Keep us posted on your growing successes!!
Charles 🍊👍
Thanks for the great advice. Just went and purchased a Bearss Lime and Valencia Orange from FourWindsGarders. Hope they grow well...
Peat moss does wonders for my Meyer Lemon tree! Love that stuff!😁
You so passionate justed pike me goad u are I have some grafted fruits in containers from the Caribbean
Can the White Wash be used on Plumeria trunks as well?
What are you thoughts on growing citrus (or any other type of fruit tree) in grow bags?
Hello Mozzeyy 👋 Grow bags are great for increasing aeration for healthy root development & reducing the common issue of root bound & coiled roots; however, grow bags result in faster loss of moisture to the rootball/ soil & require closer attention to watering schedule. Let me know what you decide, and share your growing successes!
Charles 🌱👍
May i know what stones do u use as d base? What r they called?
What kind of glove do you use?
Great video. We have wanted to grow dwarf mandarin tree but don't have large planting area so pots will work best.
Do you have satsuma awari orange, I want to order
❤ God Bless You for Great tips, Brother 👏🏾👋
Awesome video! Any tips for dealing with potting soils that end up drying to the point that they no longer absorb water? I live in Los Angeles and am pretty good about keeping my potted plants watered, but sometimes (seemingly overnight!) I will go to water one of my plants and it seems as though the soil doesn't absorb any of the water and it just flows through the pot.
Maybe your tree is root bound. If so, repot in a larger pot.
same here on phoenix.. Wicking pot. You can make your own with some yogurt tubs/milk jugs, and a pot with no hole (or plug it). Lots of tutorial on YT
Should I use acid mix or top pot for lemons?
Also would like to know if i could use a 30x30cm pot or should i get a deeper pot 30x40cm (H) ? I intend to keep my tree small as space in an issue.
For calamansi plant
Hi,
I don’t see citrus for sale in the ivorganics store. Only pomegranades. Id this due to a seasonal thing ? Thanks
How often should you transplant? I will do it this spring for the first time.
How big/old of a mandarin tree can I grow in a 18 inch wide pot? Thanks
ThankYou ❤
I am curious to know if dwarf trees can be grown in wicking tubs.
Hello Linda,
YES- you can grow dwarf and/ or semi-dwarf trees (my preference) in a container such as a wicking tub. Good luck!
Charles 🍊👍
Great review ❤❤❤❤
I just planted a eureka lemon tree I been watching your videos for advice and soon investing in your products thanks.
Good morning Anthony, So happy that we could help & thanks for your support!
Charles 🍋🙌
Really good video! Very informative..👍🍋
Wait, where did you hear that they ship to Canada? I looked at their site and it says there's no international shipping :(
😊 can you send me the website where can I buy the citrus fruit please
I’m using a 55 gallon water barrel that I cut in half I’m gonna use it as a wicker system. Have you looked at using a system like this or ever tried it? I have a Meyer lemon tree that I’m going to plant.
I like your soils and nutrients. I believe your all purpose nutrient will be perfect going forward.
How did it go? I wanted to try this with the 55 gal
Watching your advert on growing dwarf fruit trees would that work in cold climate. I’m in UK where climate changes occur . I would love to have a go .👍🏻
give it a try. With righr varieties you can even grow citruses in snow 😉
I have a Meyer lemon tree in a pot, the leaves are falling off however theirs lots of buds. What can i do to generate more leaves?
Just found your channel and thank you!! I just planted my first mandarin tree just the way you did... What other mulch can you recommend please (only access to local nurseries or lowes or HD). TY
I have a problem with red ants inside my citrus containers. Do I need to worry about them?
Hello David, Ants 🐜 can certainly be an issue to citrus as they often farm aphids & scale to the detriment of the plant. A Neem oil drench (read the product label for directions) can suppress the ant population. Another suggestion was just emailed to me by a friend that had an ant population that harmed his citrus, and here’s how he solved the issue in a very natural way:
“I picked up three hard, black plastic tubs (about 28" diam and roughly 8" tall) at a local lawn and garden store.
I filled each of them with about 1 inch of water, placed a drip saucer for each of the containers in each tub and then sat the citrus containers in them!
It has worked perfectly ever since and no way the ants can cross to get to the containers!!! And, NO MORE SCALE.
Just wanted to let you know. Ants certainly are a problem and can, in most cases, find a way to get 'aboard'! But not in this scenario.” Al
Keep us posted on your citrus growing successes!
Charles 🍊👍
@@IVOrganic Thank you, will try both and see what happens. The 2nd may prove a bit challenging as my trees are already in a 25-gallon container but I will see if I can find a tub big enough. The idea sounds good!
@@IVOrganicbrilliant idea! I’ll be container planting dwarf Meyer Lemon trees (3) in full (Central Florida) sun. Ants are the natural pest. Painting the stem as you’ve suggested.
I've been wanting a lemon tree but live in the high desert and might not do good here
Hello Alena, Container Citrus can truly grow anywhere with strategic balance of indoor & outdoor life as explained in great detail in this article found on Four Winds Growers: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2336/3219/files/Growing_Citrus_Indoors.pdf?v=14351307881892131285
Good luck,
Charles 🍊👍
@@IVOrganic thank you I'll have to read it
I just watched an AZ citrus growers channel he does extremely fantastic
i'm trying to id my citrus trees through its leave thank you
My dreams is to have citrus tress and other fruits plants
I would love to see an updated picture or video of your two citrus trees from this demonstration. How are they doing? Hopefully thriving.
Yeah me too and also pruning again those Mayer lemons that were in earlier videos.
Hello Sir , I have a lemon tree I grew from seed store purchased lemon 🍋 , about 5 years an the tree still haven't produced flowers, what advice can you give
Thanks for great video. Can you use Pumice instead of Perlite?
yes you sure can! As long as you add the correct amount for your container
I bought iv organic products my lemon tree lost all of it’s leaves I’m not sure what happen to my tree after using your products . This year was the first time I had flowers and looked like it was going to have fruit. But after using your products all of my leaves fell off my tree looks very sad.what can I do to restore my tree.
Большой горшок взял. При пересадке надо на 5 см больше чем было в диаметре. Иначе сгниют корни !
I have always been told that this size of pot is much too large for such a small tree!!! What are your thoughts please?
Thanks so much for Inspirational teaching about the Citrus tree Giudance i Only get Lost With What was the Spray you Use on the leaves Please im your Gardner Student help me please With its Name Angain? 🤔👍
Do you ship to the United Arab Emirates?
The topic of watering, I live in a cold climate 6B, and stuck to the "let them dry out" method before watering, but if you want fruit, water daily!!!!!! Ive lost so many buds because the plant was drying out. My recommendation in the summer and the plant is flowering is to water heavily once a day. JMHO.
Wonderful video 🙏🏼
I got my lemon tree and prepared it like you showed us, but a week later I saw two yellow leaves that fell off and I still hadn’t watered it yet.
Did I over water it the first time or does it need water.
I’m in Los Angeles 90 degree weather in September
When you transport or move the plants they suffer a bit from shock so it could be that. Bear in mind I'm not an expert which is why I'm watching this vid!!
I grew a lemon tree from the seed of a store-bought lemon. Its 12 yrs old now. Never has produced flowers or fruit. its outdoors in summer. indoors in winter. This year I repotted it. Severely root bound. I pruned the roots and fed it. No signs of transplant shock. The tree is at least 6ft in its pot. Will it ever produce lemons or is it just ornamental for life?
What size containers do YOU RECOMMEND FOR FRUIT TREE'S??? And where do we get them. Thank you!
What size was this citrus that your purchased was this the entry size or the premium size?
That’s an entry size he purchased.
Why can’t you send to Florida?!
I always cut my lemons off the tree, I never Jill them. Thanks jim80
Sniff Sniff, they are out of bare stock trees that I wanted, I have to wait until next year.
Hello Jim, Sorry to hear that- All the growers I’ve been talking to are running out of inventory on most stuff, even though they grew more in anticipation than any other years! Looks like the world is wanting, more & more, to grow their own food!
Charles 🤩👍
@@IVOrganic Thanks for the reply, I called 4 Winds and I am still going to to be able to get some trees, so not a total loss.
❤
You guys spend too much on fertilizers. I just use my urine, diluted 1:3 every week.
urine can be very beneficial. however this channel is to sell IV Organic products. so....
Too bad they are not shipping to Texas 😞
Amazon
It's illegal to ship citrus to Texas from other states.
Dwarflemonn tree
I always use peat. I know that the truth is that we are not harvest enough to have an effect kn the eco system. The amount we harvest annually is renewed within a year since it such a small amount verse the total. This isnt my opinion iys the opinion of the experts that study peat bogs in canada. Also, igs doesnt have toxins like cocoir does, nor the the cost to ship cost as much plus its wild organic. Ill stick with peat becuase I know the myth of it being damaging to the envirment isnt accurate. Plus its regulated so its not over harvested. Yhe day that would happen maybe decades away if regulation wasnt policy.
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Hey look. This is a citrus tree on vigorous rootstock- mine are on trifoliata- not an ancient bonsai. It will grow as long as you don't do anything stupid.
Adding both vermiculite and perlite to the same mix is non-sensical as they have opposing functions - perlite helps drainage and vermiculite absorbs and retains moisture. Plus peat moss retains moisture and eventually decomposes. Additionally peat has been extensively over farmed for decades and is now banned in some European countries as its no longer sustainable. Coir is an alternative. Your better option is loamy soil mixed with sand for drainage. Excessive organic material in soil, especially in containers, is a poor choice.
Four Winds Growers SHOP: www.fourwindsgrowers.com/
Four Winds Growers UA-cam: ua-cam.com/channels/VdapXHLLg0n4g-Xx2LZTtQ.html
1st USA STORE offering IV Organic 3-in-1 Plant Guard, GREIGE: www.fourwindsgrowers.com/products/iv-organic-3-in-1-plant-guard-greige?variant=39369555968059
How To Care For Your Citrus Trees… With Success, by Al Willcoxen (PDF): cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2336/3219/files/Growing_Citrus_Indoors.pdf?v=14351307881892131285
Я бы взяла горшок поменьше.
Too much advert, too long for what it is. Tha ks.
Oxgen
The video and plants are soo good I just hate the capitalistic voice
60$ for that little thing lol
Rocks don’t help drainage!!!!!!!!!!
Your soil is within 1/2 inch to the top. No room for water and mulch. Bad example of planting.
It'll sink down within a week
I would never use peat, the environmental cost of harvesting it is huge. You’re talking about destroying a mossy ecosystem that is ancient and an incredible carbon sink. If you care about the environment use organic compost, home made, even better. Other than that, great advice, thank you 🙏
Or use coco coir
I’m in Vancouver Canada and all my citrus are in cactus soil for drainage they are fine…. Peat moss isn’t always needed to make the soil acidic