Many people at least once in their lives tried to stick a mandarin seed or other fruit into the ground, in the hope that in flower pot a fruiting tree will soon grow. The task is difficult and unbearable, and mainly due to a lack of knowledge on growing, and then there is no need to talk about proper care.

But it turns out that if you approach the matter correctly, without hoping for "maybe", then, for example, everyone can grow a tangerine tree in an apartment, even those who are not a skilled gardener. The main thing is patience, the ability to look after and the desire to achieve what you want!

As is the case with other citrus crops, there are two ways to grow a tangerine tree - by purchasing a seedling in a specialized store, or growing a tree yourself from a stone. The second way is more interesting and exciting (if you are in the habit of caring for the plantings), and if everything works out, then in a couple of years you will be overwhelmed with pride from the fact that the homemade tangerine is not only fragrant, but also bears fruit!

It is worth starting the growing process at home with the extraction of seed

The procedure is supposed to be as follows:

• Extraction and preparation of seed material
• Preparing the container
• Preparing the land for planting
• Waiting for shoots
• Preventive measures against diseases and pests

So, let's start moving down the list from the very beginning. It is worth starting the growing process at home with the extraction of seed - a few tangerine seeds, preferably 5-6, since not all of them can sprout. To do this, in the nearest store, buy ripe tangerines, which are stored in appropriate conditions (not in the refrigerator, not in direct sunlight) from which and remove the bones necessary for this stage. Thoroughly rinse the "extracted" seed and put it on a flat, open surface to dry. After the seeds dry out, you need to start preparing them for planting.

For this, the seed for better germination must be soaked: it is better to take a clean, damp cotton cloth, wrap the tangerine seeds in it and leave them for a couple of days. It is not necessary to fill the fabric with seeds with water, but you need to make sure that the canvas is constantly wet - its complete drying is unacceptable, since this will ruin the whole business in the bud. For those who do not want to deal with the fabric and constantly monitor the state of its moisture experienced gardeners I advise you to purchase a hydrogel (possibly the name aqua soil, eco-soil), which will allow you to carry out the desired process without hassle. The hydrogel will replace damp cloth / gauze: by mixing the powder in the right proportion with water and placing the seeds inside the formed jelly, you will not need to worry that the seed will dry out at home for several days.

Video about how to grow a tangerine from a bone

While the bones are swelling and hatching, they do not need more care than described above, and therefore it is time to start preparing the container and soil. Let's start with the containers: at the first stage, you can take a container of any volume, up to a plastic cup. In the future, the grown seedling will need to be grown in a pot with a volume of about 4 liters. Before filling with earth, drainage must be placed on the bottom of the pot (or any other container you have prepared). Let it be small pebbles, crushed walnut shells.

Now let's decide on the land. Like the "wild", home tangerine does not like acidic soils, so if you purchase a substrate at a specialized point of sale, you need to watch that the soil is peat-free. If you will be preparing the soil for planting yourself, then some light mixture that allows air to pass through is best, such as a mixture of turf, leafy soil and sand.

After everything is prepared, and the bones have hatched and sprouts have already appeared, then you can proceed directly to planting. Selected grains must be placed in grooves 3-4 cm deep and sprinkled with earth. Water the soil well, but try not to overflow. After that, we remove the pots with plantings in a dark, warm place. As a rule, tangerines, even in natural conditions, sprout for a long time, so do not be alarmed and do not despair due to the fact that there are no sprouts for a long time, as a rule, they appear 3-4 weeks after planting. All at this time, it is necessary to ensure that the soil in the container is moist, but not waterlogged.

Water the soil well, but try not to overflow

After the sprouts have appeared, it is necessary to transfer the pot to a bright, but again to a warm place. Mandarin is a thermophilic plant, and for its good growth and development, the ambient temperature must be at least 200C.

First of all, as noted above, mandarin grows only in suitable temperature conditions... If the pot with sprouts is placed in a cool place (below 20 -22 0С), then the plant will stop growing and may soon die completely.

After each watering, it is strictly imperative to take care of the tangerine: loosen the earth

Secondly, be sure to remember that the citrus tree is moisture-loving. In the summer, the care includes compulsory watering, which must be done several times a day (depending on temperature and humidity indicators). In winter, watering is carried out less often - about 3 times a week, as the soil in the pot dries out. In addition, the leaves of the tree must be sprayed abundantly daily, and a container with water should be placed next to the pot. All these measures are necessary to ensure sufficient moisture, which is vital for the tangerine tree, since under natural conditions it, as a rule, does not experience a lack of moisture. Water must be necessarily filtered and settled, room temperature... However, the plant cannot be poured either. After each watering, it is strictly imperative to take care of the tangerine: loosen the earth, and, if necessary, apply fertilizers.

Thirdly, some gardeners whose citrus tree grows in artificial conditions not the first year, it is advised to transplant the plant every spring. Moreover, this must be done with extreme caution, trying not to touch the ground around the roots. After the tree has reached the age of eight, transplanting can be done once two years. Like home care will not only allow the tree to grow better, but from a certain point will affect the qualitative and quantitative indicators of the yield of tangerine.

Fourthly, when growing citrus at home, fertilizing the tree with mineral and organic fertilizers... Balanced fertilizers are best purchased from a specialist supply store. The most frequent feeding should be done when the first leaves of the plant appear. The frequency of dressing in the summer is once every 14 days, with the onset of autumn, once a month.

Tangerine tree video

Pest and disease control.

Home-grown citrus trees can be severely damaged by flies, aphids, and red mites. Therefore, mandatory maintenance should include a weekly visual inspection of all parts of the plant, from the trunk and root part to leaves and shoots.

As soon as you notice pests, you must immediately take a series of measures aimed at saving the tree. If you notice pests in time, then you will not need strong "chemistry". It will be enough to prepare a solution of onion peel or garlic, and with it rinse thoroughly the whole plant - leaves and trunk. Do not be lazy, rinse everything carefully and thoroughly, as spraying will not give the desired results. Instead of homemade infusions prepared on your own, in a specialized store you can buy a biological product "green soap", which will help to cope with pests.

The evergreen tangerine tree has become a frequent visitor to home greenhouses and conservatories. Even in ordinary apartments you can find miniature citrus plants, because they not only delight the eye of the grower with their greenery, but also give several dozen fragrant fruits annually. True, it is not easy to achieve a dense crown and abundant fruiting; there are special rules for watering, feeding and pruning, which are necessary for a tangerine tree when caring for home. Certain difficulties in growing indoor citrus fruits can give a grower some trouble.

Growing a seedling from a seed

There is nothing easier than buying a ready-made grafted seedling in a nursery or in an online store of horticultural crops. Most often, trees with a closed root system are sold: immediately in pots or in a clod of earth, packed in a bag. In the second case, you will need to transfer to a container.

But for gardeners, it is much more economical to grow a citrus tree from a ripe fruit seed. Plus, many people get moral satisfaction when they grow plants from scratch, although it takes much longer.

For germination, you need to select several seeds from ripe, juicy, sweet fruits in order to increase the chances of success. Tangerine seeds are distinguished by good germination. As is the case with the seeds of many crops, it is advisable not to immediately place the seeds in the ground, but to soak them first. To do this, they are placed between 2-3 layers of clean gauze and placed on a saucer. The gauze should be moistened as it dries for several days, until the bones swell. As soon as the first shoots hatch, it is time to plant the plants in the ground. If it is not possible to wait for several days, then the bones are soaked for 2-3 hours in water with the addition of a few drops of "Epin" (growth stimulant).

You can buy a bag of earth for citrus trees at specialty stores. If there is no such thing nearby, then the soil is prepared independently by mixing leafy soil, rotted manure and sod soil. You can add to this mixture river sand... It is not recommended to add clay or peat to the substrate. Drainage (expanded clay, coarse gravel) and a mixture of soil are poured onto the bottom of a clean pot, container or other container. The seeds are planted to a depth of 5–6 cm. It is important to determine the place for the pot, well lit, but without hitting straight lines. sun rays so that the young sprout does not get burned. At favorable conditions the sprout will emerge from the ground in 2.5–3 weeks. From this moment, you can start feeding the future tree with organic or mineral fertilizers, since useful material rather quickly washed out of the ground during watering.

Indoor tangerine care

Lighting

It is recommended to choose a brightly lit room as a permanent place for a pot, because without enough light decorative mandarin will not grow large, it will be painful. It would seem that the easiest way is to put the container on the windowsill on the south side of the house, but this is fraught with leaf burns. A more acceptable option would be to choose the southeast or east side. If the south side is the only one possible variant to install a pot with tangerine, then on a spring and summer day, the plant will need shading. But in winter, on the contrary, the southern window sill - a good place for a seedling. When the daylight hours are shortened in winter, it is necessary to turn on additional lighting - special phytolamps.

Temperature and humidity

The best temperature regime for a tangerine seedling is + 15 + 18 ° C in the warm season, and about + 12 ° C in winter. In hotter weather, the tree begins to bear fruit worse - it blooms poorly, weakly forms buds and ovaries. Air humidity is very important for tangerines: on hot dry days in summer, as well as on winter days when central heating dries up the air, it is necessary to often spray the tree, sometimes up to three times a day. You can put a bowl of water or another humidifier on the windowsill (imitation of a waterfall, fountain, stream). Too dry air often provokes the appearance of pests such as ticks, scale insects and others. During flowering, you need to spray the tree carefully. To avoid moisture getting on the buds and flowers, it is better to replace the spraying with regular wiping of the leaves.

Hardening. In order for the plant to become stronger, it should be hardened, that is, to help adapt to changes in temperature and lighting. To do this, in the springtime during the day, you need to take out the seedling for a short time to the balcony or closed veranda (or at least open the window).

Watering

Indoor tangerine needs frequent watering. On especially hot days, you will have to water it 2-3 times a day. In winter, while maintaining a sufficiently low temperature and good air humidity, watering twice a week will be sufficient. It is recommended to pre-pour water for irrigation into bottles or other containers so that it settles and warms up to room temperature.

Tangerine tree will not die with a short-term lack of moisture, since in order to reduce the loss of water, it will throw off all the leaves or part of the leaves. Fresh greens will not grow on "bald" branches, they will appear only on new branches, so everyone tries to avoid unexpected leaf fall. But no less dangerous is the frequent transfusion of trees with water - fungal diseases can develop.

Transplanting and feeding

Growing and caring for a young mandarin seedling implies an annual transplant into a larger container. The root system of the tree grows very quickly, braiding a clod of earth over its entire surface. The transplant consists in changing the drainage layer and adding land mass. If, after pulling out a tree with a lump of earth, it becomes clear that there was enough room for root growth in the pot, then you can replace the drainage layer, insert the tree back with the same lump of earth and add only the surface layer of soil. The annual transplant is carried out until March, before the start of the growing season. The root collar should not deepen during transplanting; it needs to ensure the same level relative to the soil surface.

The entire growing season, from April to September, the seedling needs additional feeding. Every week it needs to be fertilized with mineral or organic fertilizers, you can alternate them. This is especially needed for mature trees that grow in cramped pots, and without replanting and renewing the soil.

So, in one week you can pour a solution of liquid mullein, and after a week - with a ready-made complex fertilizer "for citrus trees" bought in a store. The finished composition must necessarily include nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus. Before feeding, which is recommended in the first half of the day, the soil should be watered. The temperature of the nutrient solution must not be lower than +20 ° C. The recommended recipe for the preparation of top dressing should be strictly observed.

The rule applies here: it is better not to top up than to pour. An excess of fertilizer, its excessive concentration, leads to burns on the leaves or stems and even to the death of the tree.

Adult plant care

Let's take a look at how to care for an adult tangerine tree at home. Many of the above rules for caring for a mandarin seedling are applicable to a grown plant. But as the tree grows, the need for periodic pruning of branches and pinching of the tops of the shoots is added.

Like all other trees, it is advisable to remove dried leaves, twigs, shoots stretching down from a mandarin. But these measures will not help to form a compact tree with a dense and lush green crown. They try to grow a home tangerine as a dwarf plant, so the crown is formed like a bonsai tree. To do this, the growing tops of the shoots are pinched (removed) at the desired length. For example, you can pinch the top on each sprout after 5 leaves appear. The so-called spinning tops, the shoots growing from the root, greatly harm the growth of the tree and the formation of a beautiful crown. They need to be removed.

Advice. In the early years of fruiting, in order to avoid unnecessary stress on the plant, florists recommend pinching the flowers of the tangerine tree. By leaving only a few flowers on the trunk, you can achieve large, fragrant fruits without depleting the plant.

An adult tangerine tree in a pot also needs replanting. Unlike young seedlings, it is enough to replant a fruiting tree after 2-3 years. During the procedure, drainage is necessarily replaced, the surface layer of the earth is poured required amount soil. It is advisable to disturb the earthen lump as little as possible.

When tying fruits, the trunk of the tree and the fruiting branches must be tied to a support in order to avoid breaking them off.

Reproduction of homemade tangerine

The most economical way to get a tangerine seedling is to grow it from the seed. But if there is already a tree, and the florist wants to get offspring from it, then he chooses one of the following methods:

• Layers. For an adult plant, a branch is selected with a thickness of at least 4 mm and a length sufficient to bend the branch and pin it to the ground (preferably in a separate pot next to it). The branch does not separate from the bush, but is buried in the ground, while the top of the branch protrudes onto the soil surface. The digging site must be kept moist by adding a root-forming agent to the water several times. The branch is separated from the mother plant only when new good roots are formed in the cutter.
• Air layering. The stalk is rooted "in the air". An adult shoot is cut in a circle, cutting off the bark 1 cm wide. The wound is treated with Heteroauxin or Kornevin, wrapped with sphagnum moss and transparent polyethylene (loosely, in the form of a cone). This "chrysalis" must be kept constantly moist until roots begin to form (it may take several months). When the roots are clearly visible through the polyethylene, the rooted branch is cut and planted in a separate pot. It is advisable for the first time to create greenhouse conditions for the young seedling by covering the pot with a transparent lid or bag.

Pest control

Even when providing tangerine with full home care, flower growers sometimes face such a problem as pests. The most common are the following:

• Whiteflies;
• Shields;
• Red spider mites.

All of them are capable of causing irreparable harm to the plant, therefore, if pests are found or at the slightest suspicion of their appearance, you need to wipe the leaves or spray the whole tree with special preparations, for example, Aktellik or Fitoverm. It is important to use insecticidal and acaricidal preparations in strict accordance with the instructions for use!

Tangerine tree per last years has gained particular popularity among amateur gardeners. For its cultivation, not only greenhouses, greenhouses, winter gardens, but also the most common balconies and window sills in the apartment.

Peculiarities

Indoor tangerine attracts with its luscious greenery, beautiful flowers and bright sunny fruits. It does not shed its leaves, so it will remain green even in winter. The light scent of the plant helps to relieve headaches, irritability and uplifts the mood. And when a tree is in bloom, an even more extraordinary smell emanates from it. The flowering period can last from spring to autumn. At the same time, growing a tangerine tree at home does not require special efforts and skills - even a beginner will be able to properly care for him.

A common tangerine variety grows up to 5 meters high. But modern breeders have bred great amount special dwarf and undersized plant varieties in the form of small trees or bushes.

The height of an adult plant is no more than one and a half meters, and maintaining a beautiful shape will require less strength... With the right approach, a tangerine tree in an apartment grows rather quickly and begins to bear fruit.

Varieties for growing at home

Breeders bred big number various varieties of tangerine trees. They differ among themselves in the appearance of the crown, foliage, flowers and fruits, as well as in size, fertility and taste... Not all are suitable for home growing. Among the many indoor tangerines, the most popular types are worth highlighting.

• "Forged-Vasya" is an ideal option for an apartment. This is a dwarf variety, up to 50 cm high, so it can be grown even on a windowsill. Leaves dark green have the shape of an arrow. A distinctive feature is that the bush does not have to be pruned to maintain its shape. "Kovano-Vasya" begins to bloom actively in spring, and bright orange fruits ripen in autumn. The fruits appear within a year and do not fall off for a long time.
• "Unshiu" is an unpretentious variety, it will not be difficult to grow it. This variety tolerates low temperatures and lack of sunlight. V apartment conditions the height is usually about 80 cm, sometimes up to one and a half meters. The first fruits appear in the third - fourth year. Unshiu has lush greenery, flowers beautifully and bears fruit well. Flowering begins in spring, lasts for several months, and by the end of autumn the fruits ripen. They are slightly elongated pear-shaped, sweet and almost pitted.

"Forged-Vasya"

"Unshiu"

• "Pavlovsky" Mandarin has also worked well for home cultivation. The growth of an adult tree does not exceed one meter. Its leaves are similar to an ordinary tangerine - large, shiny, dense. There are many fruits, they are round in shape with a diameter of up to 7 cm, sweetish-tart in taste. The skin is bright orange, thin, easily peeled off. Flowers of "Pavlovsky" mandarin are large, about 3 cm, and collected in whole inflorescences. They are white in color, but pinkish in buds. The flowering period begins in April-May, and the first fruits can form in September.
• "Clementin"- the tastiest and sweetest hybrid. A plant with dense, elongated leaves, fragrant flowers and bright flattened fruits. The first tangerines ripen in 1.5-2 years. In an apartment, the harvest is small, about 40-50 fruits per season.
• "Shiva Mikan" belongs to the early varieties. At home, it's more likely ornamental plant- this variety grows quickly, has compact size and small fruits weighing no more than 30 grams.
• "Marcott"- translated as "honey". This variety has surprisingly sweet fruits. The plant is small in size, with a neat crown of elongated leaves and yellow-orange fruits. The skin is smooth and tight, there are many seeds in the pulp.

"Pavlovsky"

How to plant?

If you decide to grow a tangerine tree at home, then you can either buy ready-made seedlings in plant growing stores, or germinate from the seed yourself.

The first way is simpler and faster. Plant seedlings are sold immediately in a pot or in a packaged earthen coma. After purchase, they must be transplanted into a suitable container.

The second way is more economical and interesting. Indoor tangerine can be grown from a common ripe fruit seed. It is recommended to germinate several pieces at once, in which case the probability of obtaining the desired result will be higher. The seeds must first be soaked for several days until they swell and sprout. To do this, they are placed in 3-4 layers of wet gauze. It is imperative to ensure that the gauze does not dry out, periodically add water.

If you do not want to wait for germination for a long time, then you can use "Epin" - a growth stimulator. It is added to water and left for a couple of hours. After the first sprouts appear, the tangerine can be planted in the ground.

You can buy the mix at your grower shop. It is important that the soil for the seedlings is not acidic - mandarin does not grow in such an environment. Therefore, the soil should not contain peat.

The soil can be prepared on your own, a suitable option is a mixture:

• 2/5 of cow humus;
• 2/5 parts of turf and leafy land;
• 1/5 of the sand.

As the first container, you can use ordinary cups, pots up to 10 cm in diameter or seedling boxes.

At the bottom of a clean and dry container, it is imperative to lay a drainage layer of small stones or expanded clay. This will prevent moisture stagnation and root rot.

Prepared soil is poured from above. Sprouted seeds are carefully placed in holes 4-6 cm deep and covered with earth. The soil should be moist throughout the entire time; watering should not be forgotten. The seed container must be placed in a well-lit place, but not in direct sunlight. The optimum room temperature for the germination period should be +20.25 degrees. The first shoots appear in about 2-4 weeks. If several shoots have sprung up from one bone at once, then the weakest of them then need to be carefully cut off.

Care

In order for the tangerine tree to please with its healthy appearance, shape, excellent flowering and tasty fruits, it is necessary to provide it with comfortable conditions. The most elementary care and attention will help to extend and facilitate the life of a plant in an apartment.

Location and lighting

It is recommended to place a tangerine tree in a well-lit place with diffused light. It is best suited for windows facing south, southwest or southeast. Avoid direct UV rays in hot weather - the plant can get burned, and the soil in the pot will dry out quickly. The plant must be accustomed to ultraviolet light in stages: first, adhere to partial shade, and only then gradually increase the time spent in direct rays. Mandarin gets used to one-sided lighting, so it is often not recommended to twist it around its own axis. In warmer months, the tree can be taken out onto the balcony, terrace or outside.

The optimal daylight hours for a mandarin should be 8-12 hours. With a lack of natural sunlight, the plant will weaken, the leaves will begin to turn yellow and fall off. You can extend the daylight hours with the help of special phytolamps.

Temperature regime

The recommended temperature for citrus trees in the warm season (spring and summer) is +18.20 degrees. During this period, there is an active flowering phase, and higher temperatures will lead to the fall of flowers and leaves. And more low temperatures will slow down growth and prevent fruit formation.

In winter, you need to give the plant a rest and gain strength for the next season. To do this, the temperature in the room must be kept at +10.12 degrees. V otherwise subsequent flowering and fruiting can not be expected. You can start raising the temperature by spring already at the end of January. The tangerine tree does not tolerate sudden temperature changes, so any change in conditions should be gradual. But at the same time, the tree needs to be accustomed to natural changes. To do this, it is recommended to take it out for a very short time during the day. closed terrace or a balcony - this way the plant hardens and becomes stronger.

Humidity

In the room where the tangerine tree is located, there should always be high level humidity. For this, the plant is often sprayed with a spray bottle. In hot weather or during the period heating season it is advisable to do this twice a day. The water should be at room temperature.

Irrigation is advisable in the morning and in the evening to avoid the midday sun hitting wet leaves.

If the plant already has flowers, then irrigation must be done very carefully, without falling on the buds. And it is better during this period to just wipe the leaves with a damp cloth.

If the room has a heating radiator, it is recommended to cover it with a wet towel. A container with water can be placed next to the tree. A humidifier is ideal.

Watering

During the period of rapid growth and flowering, it is especially important to properly water the homemade citrus tree. At this time, the soil should not dry out; it is recommended to do the procedure daily. Even a short drought can negatively affect the plant - to save moisture consumption, it will shed its leaves and they will not grow again in this place.

When the plant "hibernates", you can water it only twice a week. The amount of water should be moderate - not allowed excessive moisture soil, this will lead to rotting of the roots, and mold may appear on the surface of the soil. It is recommended to use only separated clean water room temperature. Tap water contains chlorine, so it is not suitable for irrigation.

Whether the soil needs moisture can be checked with your finger - if the soil is dry and loose, then the plant needs to be "watered".

You can only pour water on the rhizome - the trunk of the tree, the leaves, and even more so the flowers do not tolerate excess moisture.

The most suitable time of day is morning. It is during this period that the maximum activity of the tangerine tree occurs.

Priming

The composition of the soil for a young and an adult plant is different.

For a young plant, you need to mix one part of sand with leafy soil, two parts of turf and cow humus.

For an adult plant, a part of leafy land is taken, three parts of turf and one each of sand and cow humus. And most importantly, oily clay must be added to the soil for adult citrus trees.

Ready-made mixtures can also be purchased in plant growing stores, but it is worth paying attention to quality products from a trusted manufacturer.

Top dressing

Due to frequent watering, all nutrients from the soil are quickly washed out, so the first feeding of a citrus tree is done immediately after the sprouts appear. And what mature plant, the more it needs to be fertilized. A ready-made fertilizer mixture can be purchased at a specialized store. As organic matter, you can also use mullein manure in proportions of 1/10 with water.

It is especially important to feed the tangerine in the spring, when the plant begins to develop intensively. This period lasts until September, fertilization can be applied once every two weeks. Such a regime will promote the appearance of buds, flowers and ovaries, and the ripe fruits will not taste bitter. In the cold season, feeding should be stopped. As with most houseplants, it is recommended to fertilize mandarin in the morning. The tree must first be watered warm water... The temperature of the nutrient solution should also be at a comfortable room temperature. The composition of the mixture is different, but the content of phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen is mandatory for a citrus tree.

The proportions and recipes must be observed, this information is indicated on the packaging. Inappropriate use of fertilizers can cause burns to the stem, roots and leaves, or, in general, lead to the death of the tree. From folk remedies, gardeners recommend using "fish soup". For cooking, take 100 grams of fish per liter of water. Boil it for 30 minutes, strain, cool and add to the solution of a store-bought mineral mixture.

Pruning and pinching

Often it is not necessary to prune homemade tangerines, since the formation of the crown in this culture occurs by itself. But pruning and pinching the upper young shoots every 3-4 months will help not only better development branches and leaves, but will also accelerate fruiting. The upper shoots should be pinched only after the formation of five leaves.

You can also get rid of all the weak and unnecessary twigs. If dried leaves and branches appear on the tree, then they must also be carefully cut off. Cutting is recommended with special sharp scissors.

At the first flowering, some of the buds should be removed. Such a procedure will preserve the strength of the young tree and increase the yield not only this year, but also in subsequent years.

Possible problems

Not proper care behind indoor tangerine becomes the cause of his diseases. If the microclimate in the apartment is disturbed, irregular moisture, lack or excess of fertilizers, the plant begins to hurt. Let's consider the most common problems and their causes.

Leaves turn yellow and fall off

If this happens rarely and in not a large number, then this is a natural process, especially in old trees. If the leaf fall is intense, then this may indicate insufficient lighting, improper watering or a lack of nitrogen in the soil. The reason for this may be a sharp change in the regime (temperature, light). If the plant begins to turn yellow after transplanting, then the reason is most likely a violation of technology. Pay attention that the root collar is not too deep. A pot that is too large will also cause yellowing.

All these processes must be revised, conditions favorable for the tree must be created, and the plant will begin to recover.

• Brown leaves most often indicate improper feeding. It is necessary to reduce the amount of fertilizers and strictly adhere to the recipe.
• Leaves dry due to dry indoor air. It is necessary to spray the tree more often from a spray bottle, wipe the leaves with a sponge, cover heating devices and use a humidifier.
• Leaves curl due to excess ultraviolet rays. To solve the problem, the tree needs to be shaded.
• Rust spots on the leaves also indicate improper watering. This process needs to be adjusted.
• Red spots on the trunk of a tree indicate insufficient drainage, damage to the trunk, or excess fertilizer. For the treatment of already damaged areas, a light solution of vitriol is suitable. After that, the cracks are rubbed with a special garden varnish.
• If the bush began to shrink and dry, then the reason for this lies in insufficient feeding. Mandarin must be provided useful vitamins and minerals.

But even quality care is not enough to avoid certain diseases.

Several diseases can also affect the tangerine tree.

• Anthracnose causes bark deformation, yellowing and leaf fall. The affected parts of the tree must be carefully cut and destroyed, and it is recommended to use "Fitosporin" for the treatment of the whole plant.
• The scab begins to appear with small transparent spots. In the future, gray "warts" are formed from them. Bordeaux liquid is used for treatment. She needs to spray the entire bush three times.

Do not exclude such a threat as all kinds of pests.

They are practically invisible, but they can cause irreparable harm to the plant.

• Spider mite. It manifests itself as a cobweb on the leaves and red dots on the stems. This pest feels good in a dry, hot microclimate. To combat it, you first need to brush the wood, and then pour it with a contrast shower. The soil must be sprinkled with ash and the whole procedure must be repeated after 10 days. A mixture of tobacco dust and laundry soap is suitable for spraying. A spoonful of dust and a spoonful of grated soap dissolve in water and infuse for 5-6 hours. Spray with a solution 2-3 times a week.

• Aphid. With a large amount, you must first thoroughly rinse the plant with a solution of laundry soap. For the treatment of damaged leaves, a decoction of wormwood or nettle is suitable. It is recommended to spray the leaves with garlic water. For its preparation, one clove is infused in a glass of water for two days. The tree needs to be treated with a solution several times a week.
• Shield. Signs of infection are brown bumps and a withered yellowed bush. First, using a brush, you need to clean the plant from insects. Wash the tree and its location with soapy water. For spraying in water, you need to dissolve a little soap, two spoons washing powder and a teaspoon of machine oil. After 3-4 hours after treatment, the plant must be rinsed with water. Repeat the procedures three times a month.
• Mealybug. With its appearance, white sticky spots are formed on the leaves. At the same time, the leaves fall asleep and fall off. The best folk remedy fight is soap solution... Wipe the tree with it and spray it once a week.

To deal with uninvited "guests", you can also use special means (for example, "Fitoverm", "Karbofos" or "Aktellik"). The solution must be wiped off the leaves and trunk. To improve the effect, the bush can be wrapped in polyethylene for a couple of hours. It is important to note that the fruits after such a procedure cannot be eaten for at least a week.

As a preventive measure, treating the leaves with soap suds can be considered. At the same time, it should not get into the soil, therefore it is recommended to cover the pot beforehand.

How to transplant and how often to do it?

As the tangerine tree grows and its root system grows, transplanting into a larger pot is required. A young plant needs to be replanted every year. in early spring before flowering. After reaching 4 years of age, a transplant is needed every 3-4 years.

This culture does not like large containers, so you only need to choose a new pot one size larger than the previous one.

The tangerine is transplanted by the method of transshipment of the entire earthen coma. To make the tree easier to remove, the soil needs to be watered - this will reduce the adhesion of the soil and the walls of the pot. Then you can lightly tap the pot with your palms so that the clod of earth falls behind it. After that, the plant is carefully removed and transferred to another place. First, you need to lay a layer of clean drainage on the bottom of the new pot. The tree is set up and covered with earth. It is not necessary to compact the soil too much. It is important to make sure that the root collar (a small seal between the root and the trunk) is only partially covered with earth. Otherwise, the tree will take root for a long time and begin to hurt.

It is not difficult to learn how to properly care for a tangerine tree at home. You just need to follow the recommendations, and then the plant will delight for a long time with a lush crown, beautiful fragrant flowers and fruits.

For information on how to grow a tangerine tree from a seed at home, see the next video.

Kira Stoletova

Mandarins are delicious citrus fruits that are rich in vitamins. Recently, they have often been planted in apartments. Caring for a tangerine tree at home is easy, so even inexperienced flower lovers can grow a bush. Delicious tropical fruits are harvested within a couple of years after planting the seeds.

Variety selection

The homeland of the mandarin is China. From there, it spread to India, Japan, and other regions of Southeast Asia. The plant belongs to the Rutov family, the genus Citrus. Under natural conditions, it grows up to 3-4 m, the crown has a diameter of 2-3.5 m, the branches are studded with thorns. Trees live in nature for more than 50 years, at home - 10-20 years.

Now withdrawn dwarf varieties that are easy to grow at home. The most popular ones are:

• Willow. It is a compact tree with elongated lanceolate leaves. The flower of this tangerine has a diameter of up to 4 cm, fruits - 6-7 cm.
• Forged-Vasya. A large tree with thick branches, at home grows up to 1 m. Leaves are small, fleshy, fruits up to 6 cm in diameter. The crop is harvested 2 years after planting, when good care get up to 100 tangerines from a bush.
• Clemnetin. This is the name of a hybrid of a tangerine and an orange, the fruits are small, with a red-orange peel and numerous seeds. Yields a harvest in the second year after planting.
• Pioneer. The fruits are large, weighing 70-90 g. The crown is slightly flattened, compact. Early ripening: early November.
• Unshiu. Japanese dwarf tangerine with thin branches and corrugated leaves. Pitted, pear-shaped fruits. It is really possible to grow such a tangerine at home only from a cuttings.
• Shiva Mikan. Compact small tree with large leaves. Fruits are small, weighing up to 30 g. Ripening time - October or November. Up to 100 mini-fruits are harvested from one tree.
• Honey or Murcott. A small bush with small sweet fruits and a honey flavor. This is where the name of the variety comes from.
• Sochi. A plant with large fruits, weighing more than 80 g. The peel is thin, easy to remove. Mandarins ripen at the very beginning of November.
• Calamondin or citrofortunella. Citrus fruit with green fruits, hybrid with kumquat. Bred in the Philippines. In our climate, fruits ripen if the tree is grown at home or in a greenhouse. The fruit looks unusual, it is tasty and sweet.

When choosing an indoor tangerine, it is worth looking at the yield, the plant's exactingness to conditions, care. First they try to plant different varieties to choose the one that suits you best. You will have to manually pollinate the trees when they bloom. Some varieties multiply without this procedure.

Planting and breeding

Citrus fruit is propagated by seeds or seedlings. In the first case, varietal properties are not preserved, so the tree is recommended to be grafted. After planting the seed, you have to wait 3-4 years. But this method allows you to save money. The price of tangerine seedlings is from 100 rubles. and higher.

An alternative breeding option is layering. It does not require material costs and helps to maintain the quality of the variety.

Growing from a bone

It is not difficult to grow a tangerine from a bone. The fruits are easy to buy in the winter at any supermarket. This is done in December, while the citrus fruits are still fresh. The bones are removed from the pulp, washed, put on a saucer and covered with a wet rag. They are placed in a warm place so that the seeds germinate. The rag is constantly moistened. Sometimes a special hydrogel is taken instead of a fabric; it does not need to be watered.

• sheet land - 1 part;
• sod land - 2 parts;
• river sand - 1 part;
• humus - 1 part.

Indoor tangerine does not tolerate acidic soil, therefore peat cannot be added to the mixture. The soil is poured into a pot or container with a volume of 4 liters. Drainage from expanded clay or coarse sand is placed on the bottom. The grain is deepened into the ground by 3-4 cm, the ground is watered. Place in a warm place with a temperature of 20 ° C-22 ° C.

The plant emerges in 2-3 weeks. For reliability, 4-5 seeds are planted in one container, then they are transferred to other pots or pots. The harvest will have to wait a long time, 3-4 years, the bushes are transplanted annually.

Growing from seedlings

Growing indoor tangerine cuttings is also easy. They buy material in a specialized store or order online. Before buying, they carefully examine the bushes: they should not be stained, moldy. It is advisable to purchase a seedling with leaves and a clod of earth at the roots: it germinates more successfully. If there is a house old bush, cuttings are cut and put in water for rooting. After 3-4 weeks, the seedlings are ready for transplanting. The optimal volume of a pot to propagate a tree is 4-5 liters. After planting, the crop is harvested quickly, after 1-2 years.

The tangerine tree is also bought at home already grown. This option is suitable for those who have no experience in planting plants. After acquiring a bush in a tub, all that remains is to properly care for it: water, spray, fertilize.

Growing from cuttings

Propagation by layers of tangerine - simple and effective method root the stalk. Choose a one-year-old twig, about 20 cm long and 4-6 mm thick. With a sharp knife, make 2 circular cuts in the bark, remove it with a ring to force the roots to grow. At a distance of 5 cm above and below the cut, remove all the leaves, pinch the top.

After that, cut a small plastic container in half: take a bottle or an old pot. A twig is placed in it so that the place with the bark removed is in the center. A layer of sand or expanded clay is poured at the bottom, and a nutrient soil (a ready-made mixture or the same composition as for planting seeds) is poured on top.

After 3-4 weeks, the twig gives roots. All this time it is watered, twice brought in mineral fertilizers... When the branch takes root, it remains only to carefully transplant it into a flowerpot with a diameter of 15-20 cm. Reproduction by a shoot is simple, even beginners can do it.

Mandarin grafting

Growing a tangerine at home from a bone is always combined with grafting. Without this procedure, sour, inedible fruits are obtained. It is allowed to graft the plant approximately 2 years after planting. The stem of the scion by that time has a thickness of about 6 mm. The inoculation is carried out either in the cleft or under the bark. Sometimes grafting is replaced by budding.

With any technique, the following tools are prepared:

• sharp knife;
• scotch tape, duct tape or a strip of fabric;
• garden var.

Wash hands thoroughly to avoid infection. The procedure is done quickly so that the contact of the slices with air is minimal.

Cleavage grafting

The technique is suitable for beginners and is carried out on mature, 3-year-old trunks. A stalk of the selected variety with 2-4 buds is cut obliquely from 2 sides to form a wedge. The length of the slices is approximately 3-4 cm.

Then the trunk is cut in two, the depth of the cleavage is 5 cm. The cutting is inserted so that its cambium comes into contact with the cambium of the scion at least from one side. The trunk is wrapped with tape or cloth, covered with garden pitch. The tree is placed in a greenhouse from plastic bottle or film until the stalk takes root.

Bark grafting

It takes experience to plant a mandarin plant at home under the bark. This technique is considered more advanced. First, an incision is made in the bark with a length of 3 cm. Carefully separate it from the trunk of the tangerine tree. The stalk is cut obliquely, inserted between the wood and the bark of the stock. They are wound with electrical tape and covered with garden varnish.

For the grafting to be successful, 3-4 cuttings are used at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other. As in the previous case, they build a greenhouse, the tree is regularly watered and mineral fertilizers are applied.

Budding

Planting indoor tangerines at home is easy with a single-bud cuttings. The technique is called "budding". Step by step, it consists of the following stages:

• The trunk of a tangerine tree is wiped with a damp sponge at a height of 10 cm from the ground surface.
• The bud with a piece of wood is separated from the cutting.
• An incision in the shape of the letter T is made on the bark of the rootstock trunk. The height of the cut is 2.5 cm, the width is 1 cm.
• The cut is carefully expanded, a bud with wood is inserted there, and covered with bark on top.
• Wrap with tape and treat with garden varnish, leaving the bud free.
• It is good to put an indoor tangerine in a greenhouse from a plastic bottle or plastic wrap.

The greenhouse is constantly ventilated so that moisture does not stagnate. When the stalk takes root and starts up the first shoots, the trunk of the scion is cut by a third at a distance of 5-10 cm from the grafting. From above, the cut is covered with garden var. It is advisable to tie the indoor tangerine tree to a small peg.

Tangerine care

Caring for a tangerine at home consists of the usual tricks. It is advised to provide the plant with:

• optimal temperature;
• lighting;
• watering and moisturizing;
• feeding.

Temperature

In summer, the tangerine tree does well at temperatures between 20 ° C and 25 ° C. During the day, he is taken out into the open air. If the nights are warm, the bush is left outside. When the temperature drops, it is better to take the tree into the house so that it does not freeze.

In the spring, when flowering begins, the temperature is lowered to 18 ° C-20 ° C. If it is higher or lower, the flowers will fall off and the fruits will not be tied. In winter, indoor tangerines are provided with peace. The optimum temperature for him at this time of the year is 5 ° C-10 ° C. At any time of the year, the plant must be protected from drafts and sharp drop temperatures.

Lighting

The tangerine tree loves light and is boldly left in the sun. It is good to place the plant on a southern, eastern or southeastern window sill. Direct sunlight is not harmful, but it is still recommended to shade the plant at noon. Lack of light causes a slowdown in growth, the leaves become smaller, take on an unhealthy appearance, and fall off.

Growing tangerine trees in winter has its own characteristics. At this time of year, the day is short, so the plants are provided with additional lighting. A phyto light bulb is used, which is connected to a chandelier or table lamp. The duration of daylight hours is increased gradually so that the tangerine tree does not shed its leaves.

Watering and moisturizing

Homemade tangerines should be watered frequently. In the summer, you will need several waterings a day. In winter, this is done 3-4 times a week at a room temperature of 10 ° C-12 ° C.

The following factors affect the volume of water:

• the size of the tangerine tree;
• the size of the pot;
• air temperature;
• the duration of daylight hours and the intensity of illumination.

Watering is controlled by the state of the earthen coma. It should not be too wet, stagnation of water in the pot is unacceptable. Indoor tangerine tolerates drought normally, does not die, but the lack of liquid causes the leaves to drop.

Mandarin is indoor plant loving moisture. Water is sprayed at a distance of 5-10 cm from the crown. The procedure is carried out very carefully when the tangerine is in bloom. Make sure that the liquid does not get on the flowers. It is recommended to spray from a special sprayer. It is most convenient to keep it on the windowsill.

Top dressing

It is impossible to grow a healthy tangerine at home without top dressing. There are few nutrients in the soil of a small box, they need to be added additional. Complex mineral fertilizers containing phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen are suitable. They are liquid and powder. Before feeding, the concentrate is diluted with settled water according to the instructions. Then the tree is watered or sprayed with the concentrate over its crown.

Indoor tangerines begin to feed in early spring, after an increase in daylight hours. This is done every 2 weeks. A minimum amount of fertilizer is applied first. When flowering begins, the amount is gradually increased. Top dressing is finished at the end of September.

Transplanting and pruning tangerines

Transplant a young indoor tangerine annually. From 4-6 years old, the procedure is repeated every 2 years, and after 8 years - every 3 years. Transplant soil is bought in a store or prepared on its own. Composition:

• leafy soil - 1 part;
• sod soil - 3 parts;
• humus - 1 part;
• sand - 1 part;
• oily clay - 2-3 tbsp. l.

The volume of the new pot is increased by 100-200 ml. A tangerine transplant at home is carried out carefully so as not to damage the root collar and the roots themselves. The lump of earth is not removed, the indoor tangerine is carefully transferred to a new container with it. After transplanting, the soil is tamped and watered.

It is necessary to form the crown annually, otherwise the tree will grow incorrectly. They begin to pinch the tops in March, when young shoots appear.

Sometimes pruning is done at the end of the growing season. The formation of the crown is done according to the plan, then beautiful decorative trees, even with bansai elements. Growing an indoor tangerine is possible even if you do not pinch and trim the tree. But the appearance of such a bush is not very aesthetic.

Homemade mandarin diseases

Tangerines, which bear fruit well at home, are susceptible to disease. They are threatened by fungi, bacteria, viruses. Some symptoms are associated with improper care, lack or excess of nutrients in the soil.

Diseases caused by microorganisms

Most often, tangerine at home suffers from fungi, less often it is tempted by bacterial and viral diseases.

Here are the pathologies faced by the owners of a citrus tree:

• Anthracosis. Fungal disease which develops at high humidity, overflow. At first, the plant is covered with light green spots, then it turns black. All organs are affected: leaves, stems, flowers and fruits.
• Wart. This disease is also caused by a fungus. First, transparent specks appear on the leaves, then they thicken and turn into warts. Flowering stops, the ovaries fall off, the bush is no longer able to bear fruit. With a later lesion on the fruit, the spots are orange, forming a kind of tuberosity.
• Gommoz. Fungal infection affects the trunk and hilar neck. Over time, it completely destroys the bark, the circulation of juices stops and the plant dies. The disease occurs with a lack of calcium and phosphorus, an excess of nitrogen, overflow, lack of drainage. The reason is often a deep planting of the seedling, damage to the trunk.
• Citrus Cancer. Bacteriosis manifests itself dark brown spots... If such symptoms appear, the plant cannot be saved and reanimated - it is destroyed.
• Root rot. For a long time, the disease passes imperceptibly until the plant begins to dry, and the leaves turn yellow and fall off. Speaks about fungal infection bad smell, darkening of the lower part of the trunk.
• Tristeza. A viral disease affecting large old trees. The leaves turn yellow and begin to fall off, then the whole bush dries up.
• Xylopsorosis. Another viral pathology characteristic of old plants. The manifestations are similar to gommosis, only the trunk is affected.
• Malsecco. Affects tangerine at home in winter-autumn period... It manifests itself in a characteristic leaf fall: the plates fall off, and the petioles remain on the branches. Then the shoots begin to dry out until the plant completely dies.

Any fungicide is suitable for combating fungal diseases. Unfortunately, viral and bacterial lesions cannot be treated. To avoid diseases, the bush should be properly fertilized and watered. Great importance It has optimum temperature in room.

Diseases associated with improper care

Lack of fertilizer, overflow or underfilling, drafts, changes in temperature conditions cause the death of a citrus plant. The main symptoms associated with improper care:

• The bush sheds its leaves. This phenomenon is physiological. Leaf fall begins at the end of September and lasts until February. Excessive foliage loss indicates a problem. The reason for this is dry air, planting too deep, lack of potassium in the soil, draft, poor lighting, overflow.
• The leaves turn yellow. The main reason is the lack of nitrogen. In this case, yellowing begins from the bottom, until it covers the entire tree. It ceases to bear fruit and dies over time. The symptom has also been associated with insufficient watering, then the leaves first turn yellow, then brown, dry at the tips. Sometimes the spider mite becomes the cause of yellowness.

Home tangerine pests

• shield;
• spider mite;
• greenhouse thrips;
• whitefly;
• mealybug;
• citrus nematode.

Pest detection is easy. Insects most often hide on the lower surface of the leaves. Aphids prefer to occupy leaf stalks, the pest infects plants when they bloom. The spider mite is enveloped in a white film, hence its name. There are difficulties with the citrus nematode: it lives in the ground and harms the roots.

Pests are removed from the branches by hand, sprayed with soap, alcohol or vinegar solution. Spraying with used machine oil and even ordinary vegetable oil helps. Insecticides are used only in extreme cases: they accumulate in fruits and are harmful to health. Spraying such substances is allowed only in a respirator, after the procedure, the room is left for several hours. If a citrus nematode is affected, the bush is recommended to be transplanted.

Summarizing

Growing a homemade tangerine is an interesting and even profitable activity. The plant is not only decorative. Edible and tasty fruits are obtained from it, which ripen in winter, when there is a shortage of fresh fruits. When a tree blooms in spring, it fills the house with an excellent aroma, so planting this tropical bush in your apartment is worth it.

To plant such on their windowsill seems to be an impossible task for many. We are constantly frightened that the citrus family requires a unique care that will consume all our time and finances. Indeed, some of these plants require careful supervision, but this does not particularly concern the tangerine. This fruit is quite unpretentious and hardy enough for our climate. Therefore, after reading our article, choose the best cultivation method for you and feel free to start planting the overseas fruit. And how to choose and grow a tangerine from a bone at home, we will tell you below.

Choosing a place for a mandarin

If you do decide to grow a tangerine, the first step is to choose a place for the tree. Indoor can grow both on the windowsill and on the balcony. To date, breeders have bred a lot of dwarf plants, but ordinary tangerine trees can be given the desired shape.

A place for planting a tree at home is chosen in the same way as on. The plot must be well lit with little direct sunlight... With insufficient light, the tangerine will slow down its growth and may not bloom at all. Therefore, to grow a tangerine, choose the southern part of the room, but so that at noon the tree can be slightly shaded.

Temperature

To keep tangerine in the room, it is necessary to maintain a certain temperature. In the summer, the optimal temperature indicators for growing a tree should be +20 ... + 25 ° C... When the plant begins to bloom or buds appear on it, it is advisable to warn them against falling flowers by lowering the temperature to no higher than +20 ° C.

In winter, to improve future flowering, citrus tangerine is better leave without much movement... Temperature in winter period content can range from +5 ° C to + 10 ° C. Observing such temperature conditions, you can easily grow a tangerine from a bone at home.

Mandarin is very important point with its growth. With insufficient light tree lags behind in development and there is a great risk of getting a modest bloom. In summer, young tangerines can be gradually exposed to the open air, so that the plant gradually gets used to the environment. But at noon you will have to hide it from direct sunlight.

In winter, when the daylight hours are rather short, the tangerine should be placed in the brightest place in the room. It happens that a young tree may not have enough lighting. Here on help will come phytolamp, which is screwed into an ordinary table lamp or chandelier. Start off you need to highlight the tangerine gradually, otherwise, with a sharp change in the duration of daylight hours, the plant may shed its foliage.

Air humidity

Mandarin does not tolerate dry air. Therefore, to maintain sufficient humidity, it is recommended to place containers of water around the container. As the temperature rises, the plant needs to be additionally moistened, sometimes several times a day. In winter, it is better to apply spraying, but only as it dries.

Choosing dishes or container for planting

It is recommended to choose dishes for planting mandarin based on its size... Remember, for the best growth of the tree, it will need to be replanted every year. Do not choose a large pot right away, as too much space can lead to root rot.

The best tangerine containers are small wooden boxes or pots from natural materials... Don't forget the good things when landing. Pebbles, expanded clay, leftovers from broken ceramic dishes, and even polystyrene are perfect for this role. Mandarin does not like stagnant moisture in the soil, which can also lead to root rot.

Important! Examine the stem and leaves of the tree every week for bacteria or pests.

Soil for tangerine

As with growing in open ground, indoor tangerine does not like acidic soils... Therefore, when choosing a ready-made mixture for planting in the store, pay attention to the substrate.

If you don't trust purchased substrates, you can prepare the soil for planting yourself. To do this, take sod and leafy soil, river washed sand and a little. Observe the proportions 1: 1: 0.5. From these components, a light, air-permeable soil is obtained, which the mandarin loves so much.

Planting, breeding and transplanting a mandarin

At home cultivation citrus tangerine, there are several ways of its reproduction: cuttings, grafting and the most popular method today - a stone. But how to plant and grow a tangerine from a stone correctly so that the tree bears fruit?

First of all, you need to understand that when using this method, you should expect a result no earlier than six years later. An even more difficult method of reproduction is cuttings, since when using it, it is extremely rare to grow a tangerine at home.

At the same time, one of the proven options is mandarin inoculation. At home it is grafted onto orange or grapefruit seedlings. In addition, many gardeners are interested in how long a tangerine grows? This citrus tree is very durable and will live for over thirty years with proper care.

Mandarin roots are actively growing every year, which is why the plant needs an annual transplant... After 5-6 years, they are transplanted less often - once every two years. The transplant must be carried out in the spring, before the active growth of the rhizome, and each time a flowerpot or pot is chosen not much larger than the previous one. The best way for a tangerine will be a transshipment method of transplanting: try not to destroy the formed earthen lump.

Important! It is impossible to rinse the roots of the plant. Rinsing is allowed only when they become infected.

Vegetative breeding methods

As we mentioned above, reproduction of a tangerine at home, using the usual planting of cuttings, is almost impossible. Therefore, in order to grow a prolific tree, mandarin cuttings are grafted to any other citrus plant.

To do this, you need a bush from one to two years old and a stalk of your choice. We take a citrus seedling and make a T-shaped incision at a distance of 10 cm above the soil. Then, slightly pressing down the tip of the knife, we get a recess into which we insert our handle.

After that, you need to coat the cut with garden varnish and rewind with PVC film or electrical tape. After the mandarin is vaccinated, it is necessary to place them in or simply cover with a plastic bag. You can air it once a day, watching if a peephole has appeared after vaccination.

Usually the cutting is grafted within a month, after which the greenhouse is removed and the electrical tape is weakened. After rooting, you can completely get rid of the overtightened film. By growing a tangerine in this way of reproduction, you have every chance of getting sweet and juicy fruits.

Did you know? For better tangerine growth, spray the leaves daily with warm water from a spray bottle.

Seed method

The easiest way to grow a tangerine is to plant a seed, and you already know about this. Therefore, buy several fruits in advance that have been stored correctly, without freezing and direct sunlight, and choose a dozen seeds from them. Then, rinse them thoroughly. running water and place on a windowsill or other flat surface to dry.

When the seeds are dry, they must be soaked for further germination: we take a cotton cloth and wrap the seeds in it. The fabric should be damp for several days, but not float in water.

After the seeds swell and the sprouts begin to hatch, you can transplant them into the prepared soil. As soon as you plant a tangerine seed and the seedling grows a little, it must be transplanted into a container with a volume of about 4 liters.

Important! Be sure to take several grains at once for planting, as some of the tangerine seeds usually do not germinate.

Plant care

If you no longer have any questions on how to plant a tangerine, then all that remains is to provide it with proper care and wait for the fragrant fruits. For good tree growth do not forget about sufficient humidity in the summer... Give more light, but shade in the sun, as the tangerine leaves are easily burned.