Questions tagged [containers]

Plant pots and boxes that hold soil and growing plants. Use this tag with questions about different aspects of containers or problems about plants potted into a specific type of container. Most common types are: ceramic, plastic, concrete, clay or terracotta.

A container is a more general word for a plant . Whilst pots are traditionally round, containers can be a variety of shapes including rectangular or specialist shapes for specific plant types (e.g. herbs and strawberries)

Use this tag for all questions about container planting: E.g. type of container, types of (or other growing medium), , ing, etc. for particular plants and locations.

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What are these white powdery patches on these lilac leafs?

A lilac bush was destined for removal and I separated as many cohesive root and shoot bunches as I could. I planted some immediately and potted others, almost all of which are doing well. I notice one in particular has a white powdery substance on…
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What are these patches of fluffy white growth on this young apple tree?

Out of three young apple trees, one in particular has been suffering with pest problems, mainly aphids. I check it almost daily, and probably once a week on average I find aphids swarming a terminal bud. It's usually many or none, and when I see…
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Right container size for two eggplants together

I have planted two eggplant plants together (8 inch apart) in a 16 inch container as shown in the image below. Just wanted to know if this would be a problem when they grow bigger and affect the yield? We do not have much space in our patio, and…
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Can I make my own potting soil with what I have?

I have miracle grow gardening soil as well as Hoffman and Espoma cactus mixes. Can I mix these two (part cactus mix part gardening mix) together for potting geraniums and lobelia? I'm out of general potting mix and am curious if mixing the two…
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Are there any problems with the strategy of growing plants in pots till you decide where you want to plant them?

I am still working on a layout for our garden. So far we have bought smaller plants that we would like to have in our garden (some cover plants and some accent plants and some bushes) that we still keep in pots till we decide where to plant them. I…
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Can I plant succulents and cactus in the same pot?

I have 3 plants, Gasteria, Haworthia and one cactus, the Euphorbia enopla. I have the appropriate soil with drainage but I was told the cactus would not do well with the others. How would I go about putting them in the same pot? Could I put the…
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Dwarf citrus Meyer lemon pot size

I was given a lemon tree (pictured) which is about 1.2 metres tall. It's currently in small yellow pot depicted that has edges of approximately 16cm in length. Ultimately I want to plant it in my garden, but I can't do that for about 10 months…
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Red and Green Acers

Our Red and Green Acer Japonica leaves have started to curl and drop. They have been in their respective pots for approx. 8 years and never had any problems. We live on Dartmoor Devon: we did have a little frost a couple of weeks ago but nothing…
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What is this long-leafed indoor plant with one stem per leaf?

I've had this plant for a while and lately it's been getting really brown and crispy tips. The problem is that I don't know what species it is so I can't search for what it needs. Does anybody know?
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What can I grow in small (Ø12 D12) pots outside?

A few years ago I got 5 pots from IKEA measuring 12cm in diameter and 12cm tall. I've tried having herbs in them, but they are just way too small for anything to grow nicely for more than a few weeks, so now they've been sitting in a box for two…
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Is it better to use soil and moss or just moss for a Kokedama (moss ball)?

I have come across different sources on how to make a Kokedama. A major conflict I am finding is what the Kokedama should consist of. Some suggest just wrapping the roots of the plant in moss. While others, deem it necessary to use a ball of…
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How should I grow a money plant in a pot at home?

Two or three months ago I bought a money plant from a nearby nursery. It grew for some days but now it is still and no new leaves are coming, and some leaves have even wilted. I water the plant & do aeration but that doesn't seem to help. It's…
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Is my ginger stem too thin?

I placed my ginger indoors beside a window, and they started growing. Some grew really fast, and some hardly at all. Why is this the case? Also, are their stems too weak/thin? I used a pair of wooden chopsticks to support one of the stems as I was…
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What is the correct ratios for Epsom Salt and Gypsum solutions?

I want to use solutions of Gypsum and Epsom Salts to augment the nutrients in my pot plants. They seem to be having some mineral deficiencies. I'm wondering what is the correct amount of Calcium Sulphate and Magnesium Sulphate for a two-liter…
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Is this cactus unhealthy, especially at the bottom?

Our cactus is about 4 or 5 inches tall. I think it's looking unhealthy in the lower half. I also think it must receive a larger container. Recommendations? Thanks!
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