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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 7:49:14 GMT -5
It's been ages since I posted any collection photos of my citrus plants. That must have been from back in the time when the original citrus forum was still alive. In fact I had pretty much given up on growing citrus plants as it seemed that I couldn't keep my citrus plants in good shape for more than a year. So I lost interest and gave citrus growing a break for a couple of years. But after a while the urge for citrus growing came back and I got me a couple of new plants! But first the plant that I have left from my original collection that actually kept going well, despite the fact that it was left outside during multiple winter seasons and has suffered from serious die back. That is my original moro tree. It will have to survive outside again this winter, but as winters are gradually becoming less cold I'm sure it will survive next winter again. I have this plant for 10 years now!
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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 7:55:53 GMT -5
This is my flying dragon tree which is growing in ground for 10 years. It is producing "delicious" fruit for a couple of years now. This year it actually produced twice. The second fruiting will likely not produce ripe fruits though... Same plant, 10 years ago...
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Post by Laaz on Nov 10, 2020 7:56:32 GMT -5
Good to see you back Marc.
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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 8:03:01 GMT -5
Good to see you back Marc. Going to do my best to keep posting every now and then
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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 8:09:31 GMT -5
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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 8:16:42 GMT -5
This is an Ortanique Tangor. If you never tried an Ortanique before I would suggest trying one when you get the chance! I'm in love with this variety from the day I first tasted it This plant hast produced heaps of flowers and little fruitlets but no real fruit yet unfortunately...
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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 8:19:28 GMT -5
This is my Seville orange (variety "fondazione" from Tintori). It's a vigorous grower and is carrying several fruits that are still green...
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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 8:22:54 GMT -5
And then finally this is my latest acquisition - a AMOA8 plant, which was on my whish list since forever. I only received it a week or two ago. I hope it will produce a lot of fruits
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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 8:30:27 GMT -5
I hope my plants will have a better future that the plants I used to have. I now keep them under grow lights during the winter months. Also, I switched to using the slow release fertilizer sold by Tintori. Expensive, but I do have the impression that my plants do a lot better with it and that is what counts.
And I think my plants love the grow lights... they started growing again since I took them inside for the winter and are even producing flowers...
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Post by millet on Nov 10, 2020 8:40:55 GMT -5
Your Flying Dragon tree is very impressive. Your 10 year old Moro is also a job well done.
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Post by MarcV on Nov 10, 2020 8:56:08 GMT -5
Thanks. The moro would be even larger if it hadn't suffered from severe dieback. A couple of years ago the root stock and the lower branch was all that was left of it. Originally there were 2 branches but the second branch was completely lost. It has now become too large to take it inside so I hope the coming winter will be mild enough...
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Post by Sylvain on Nov 11, 2020 6:50:25 GMT -5
For the plants you intend to keep outside it would be better to put them in ground, not in pots. Do you have the composition of that fertilizer?
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Post by MarcV on Nov 11, 2020 7:02:25 GMT -5
Yes for the plant, in ground would probably be better but when it is in a pot I can still move it to a more sheltered place if it gets too cold... As for the fertilizer... the composition is printed on the box but unfortunately I no longer have this box available. It is the fertilizer you can find here... link
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Post by Sylvain on Nov 12, 2020 5:07:43 GMT -5
OK, it is 13-7-13 +2.3% MgO + oligo-elements (Trace Minerals).
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Post by MarcV on Nov 12, 2020 5:15:54 GMT -5
OK so you've been able to read it Do you consider this a good composition?
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