Sometimes if you have forgotten to water, the compost dries up and won't absorb water. It runs out of the bottom of the pot and you think all is well, but it isn't. In that case you have to put the whole pot into a tub of water, almost up to the top and leave it until you see moisture on the surface of the compost, then let it drain well.
That must be why I always see water trickle out the bottom of the pot whenever I water it :O However it's a bit impossible for me to lift the pot into a tub, could I instead use a hose to trickle water slowly from the top until the same effect is achieved?
If you can't lift it, and have no one to help you, try and push a saucer or similar underneath by tipping the pot to one side. That way, you can water, and anything running through will collect in the saucer/tray and gradually be absorbed. You can do that a few times until the compost is moist enough, then remove it and make sure you're vigilant with future watering Roughly speaking - an inch of water travels down about 9 inches. If it's staying in a container [and yes- it'll need a very big one] it'll need a soil based medium too - not just compost.
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If you can't lift it, and have no one to help you, try and push a saucer or similar underneath by tipping the pot to one side. That way, you can water, and anything running through will collect in the saucer/tray and gradually be absorbed. You can do that a few times until the compost is moist enough, then remove it and make sure you're vigilant with future watering Roughly speaking - an inch of water travels down about 9 inches. If it's staying in a container [and yes- it'll need a very big one] it'll need a soil based medium too - not just compost.
Can I just point out that new growth on Trachelsospermum is generally quite lime green, in my experience... so you may be trying to solve something that isn't a problem. This is not a great photo of mine, but you can see clearly where this year's growth begins. Last year's growth - the darker, woodier bits - was lime green last year.
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Can I just point out that new growth on Trachelsospermum is generally quite lime green, in my experience... so you may be trying to solve something that isn't a problem. This is not a great photo of mine, but you can see clearly where this year's growth begins. Last year's growth - the darker, woodier bits - was lime green last year.
You may be right. Last year when the new leaves formed in September they weren't this lime-green colour but more reddish and quickly turned dark green. But this time it's such a different colour that I thought there must be something wrong. Only time will tell I suppose haha.
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Yes when the time comes I plan to move it into an even bigger pot
That way, you can water, and anything running through will collect in the saucer/tray and gradually be absorbed. You can do that a few times until the compost is moist enough, then remove it and make sure you're vigilant with future watering
Roughly speaking - an inch of water travels down about 9 inches.
If it's staying in a container [and yes- it'll need a very big one] it'll need a soil based medium too - not just compost.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The saucer is a good idea! Thanks for the advice
You may be right. Last year when the new leaves formed in September they weren't this lime-green colour but more reddish and quickly turned dark green. But this time it's such a different colour that I thought there must be something wrong. Only time will tell I suppose haha.