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Growing Nyctanthes arbor-tristis in the UK
Bala
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After many failed attempts to germinate Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, this year finally one started growing. Its now about a feet height. Considering UK's weather I guess my only option is to keep it growing small (like a bonsai) keeping it inside the house although I would love to grow in in my garden.
Now that the root started to come out of the pot, I don't know what I should do so that it lives. Would appreciate some ideas. Thanks
Last edited: 13 August 2016 11:42:43
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I would gently turn it out of the pot to see how filled with roots that plant pot is. Those coming out of the drainage hole could just be 2 extra long roots. If the pot is quite full of roots then it will need to go into a larger pot. If it is still reasonably empty of roots I would put the plant back into the pot. What a pity you will never see this in its mature form. Ideally it should be growing in the ground.
Thats a shame. Thank you. Oh, can I plant it in the garden, cover it with something to protect it from cold weather?
Last edited: 13 August 2016 13:56:31
You could leave it outside in the Summer - when it finally decides to put in an appearance - but it will never survive an English Winter even with protection unless you have a heated greenhouse or conservatory.
Poor thing...:( Thank you.