The spectacular pot culture - indoor tangerine - fell in love with many flower growers not only for its bright fragrant fruits ripening on New Year's Eve, but also for white flowers that exude surprisingly delicate, incredibly pleasant aroma... Some cultivars of mandarin are capable of blooming all year round. Look at the photo, how beautiful the tree looks in the interior of the room. Mandarin is easy to grow and care for, it can be easily planted and propagated even at home. See for yourself.
Biological characteristics and common varieties
Mandarin (Citrus reticulate) is considered extensive. The culture is a tree or shrub, reaching 5 m in nature. Of all citrus fruits, mandarin is the most winter-hardy and productive plant. It is able to withstand a short-term drop in temperature to -12-15 degrees. Mandarin trees begin to bear fruit in the second year of planting. Its flowers are slightly smaller than lemon flowers, but have a more piercing, strong aroma. V indoor conditions usually grow plants dwarf varieties not exceeding 40-50 cm.
A tangerine tree can bloom and bear fruit at the same time
Of the common varieties, the following can be noted:
- Mandarin Georgian seedless(Unshiu) - The most common in indoor culture due to its large fruits with a thin skin and juicy sweet pulp. Practically does not form seeds.
- Mandarin Georgian narrow-leaved- the plant produces smaller fruits. The rind is slightly thicker than that of the Unshiu variety. The pulp is sweet, fine-grained and very juicy.
- Mandarin Forged-Wasse- high-yielding, early ripe variety... It bears a lot of fruits even in a domestic culture. Able to bear fruit in the first year of planting.
Planting indoor tangerine
The cultivation of tangerine trees began in ancient China, where orange-yellow fruits were available only to the rich - tangerines. Where, perhaps, the name of the culture came from. In our time, dwarf tangerine plants already on the branches bright fruits, can be easily purchased at many flower shops.
Young tangerine trees for indoor cultivation
After purchase, it is recommended to transplant the plant into a fresh, suitable substrate for citrus fruits with an acidity of pH 5.5-7.0. The soil can be compiled independently by mixing in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 0.5 leaf, turf soil, dung humus and river sand. Take a pot for transplanting only 2-3 cm larger than the previous one - this will stimulate the tangerine to grow.
Features of growing and caring for tangerine
Indoor tangerine trees are very light-requiring. It is recommended to place them no further than 1 m from the window of the east or south side.
Attention! Citrus fruits (and tangerine are no exception) easily get used to the light on the one hand, so sharp turns and rearrangements from one window sill to the other are contraindicated for a tangerine tree. This causes a disruption in the metabolism of nutrients in the leaves, which leads to abundant leaf fall, and in some cases even to the death of the entire plant.
For development and optimal growth, tangerine will need a temperature of + 16-20 degrees in the spring-summer period and + 12-15 - in winter. In summer and during flowering, watch carefully temperature indicators near the plant, as overheating threatens the wilting of flowers and fruits.
Mandarin responds very well to spraying
Pay particular attention to the leaf mass: carry out regular spraying and cleaning of the leaf plates. The flowering and yield of mandarin directly depends on the condition and number of leaves. Watch the soil moisture in the pot: it should not dry out completely. Water only with warm, purified or settled water.
Important! All citrus fruits are excellent air purifiers, as they saturate it big amount phytoncides.
Top dressing
Fertilizing an adult fruiting tangerine tree begins in the summer and continues until the end of September. Give preference to organic fertilizers - infused and diluted in a ratio of 1:10 cow dung. In the spring, before flowering, tangerine can be fed 2-3 times with complex fertilizer for citrus fruits.
Reproduction
Indoor mandarin can be propagated in two ways:
- rooting of the apical cutting;
Cuttings are carried out at the beginning of summer. For rooting, means that stimulate root formation are used, since the cuttings do not give roots well.
Propagation of a tangerine tree by grafting on a stock
Vaccination is more effective and successful. As a stock, use root-own cuttings of lemon or seedlings of any citrus fruits.
Common diseases and pests
Most often, the plant is exposed to late blight, gray rot and scab. For prevention, it is recommended to carry out regular spraying with systemic fungicides.
From pests to tangerine trees great harm scabbard, aphids, spider mites and thrips are applied. To combat them, special natural or chemical insecticides are used.
How to grow a tangerine at home: video
Growing tangerine: photo
Tangerine trees take root in city apartments more easily than lemon or orange trees. They do not wither when the room temperature drops to +14, and can produce up to 70 juicy and sweet fruits per year. Citruses purify and disinfect the air, protecting apartment residents from colds and viral diseases, delight the eye with a thick dark green crown and pale white flowers that smell much better than any freshener.
Mandarin buying rules
On the Internet or in specialized nurseries, already mature fruit-bearing trees are sold, which it is enough to bring home, water and feed. Formed citruses will cost a lot, so it's easier to grow your own tangerine from a sprout or seed.
The first option is less troublesome, but when buying a young tree, you should ask the sellers for a certificate. Some merchants pass off calamondins as tangerines, which smell like citrus and bear fruit, but orange fruits are completely tasteless. They cheat mainly in the markets or in supermarkets, because nurseries value their reputation, but even when visiting a specialized center, you should ask the employees for documents.
Land preparation
Citrus fruits do not tolerate acidic soils, which include peat. The land for growing tangerines should be light and nutritious, breathable and retain moisture. To prepare the right soil for young trees, 4 components must be mixed:
- leaf and sod soil in equal proportions;
- coarse river sand, which must be disinfected;
- humus obtained from cow dung.
The last ingredient can be replaced with compost, which contains no less nutrients. When the tangerine is 3-4 years old, oily clay is added to the soil, which will retain moisture and protect the root system from drying out.
In a pot or tub designed for citrus, pour a drainage layer 3-5 cm thick. Expanded clay, small pebbles or clay shards will do. Use large pebbles that better allow air to pass through and prevent water from stagnating at the bottom.
Do I need to transplant mandarin
Every year, the citrus tree is moved from a smaller pot to a larger one, because the growing tree needs more space. A four-year-old mandarin is recommended to be transplanted directly into a wooden tub, where it will live and bear fruit for the next 2-3 years.
Resell the plant better in spring when the citrus wakes up and actively develops. First, a small dig is made to check the condition of the root system. If the tangerine is tightly braided with an earthen ball, it is transplanted. If not, change upper layer soil and leave in an old pot until next year.
How to transplant citrus without injuring it?
- Moisten the earth around the edges so that it better lags behind the walls of the pot.
- Tap the container lightly with a spatula or hand. This makes it easier to separate the roots with soil from the clay or wooden walls.
- Take the tangerine by the trunk and remove it with the ground. It is not necessary to peel off the old soil from the plant, so as not to damage it.
- Prepare a new pot in advance with drainage and a layer of earth. Put a tangerine in it, cover it with soil on top.
- Tamp the soil, but not hard. Drizzle over citrus and place in the sun.
When replanting a tree, you cannot completely cover the root collar with earth. Her top part must remain on the surface for the citrus to take root faster.
Reference: The mandarin root collar is the line that separates the trunk and skeletal roots. At this point, the tree has a small seal, which is half-sprinkled with earth.
Lighting
Mandarins need sunlight... The more the healthier tree and juicier fruits. Adult citruses are placed next to west or east windows. Pots with young trees are placed on the northern windowsill.
Plants do well next to southern windows if they have blinds or translucent curtains that diffuse light. It is undesirable for citrus leaves to be exposed to direct sunlight. Ultraviolet light burns the crown of tangerines and dries up the earth.
In summer, citrus fruits are useful to take out on the balcony or leave in the garden. The tub is placed under tall, spreading trees that will diffuse and soften the light. The plants that are in the apartment by the window should be covered from the sun at noon, and opened in the evening, closer to 4–5 o'clock.
In winter, tangerines must be supplemented with phytolamps. The duration of daylight hours is 8–12 hours, no less, otherwise the citrus weakens, the leaves turn yellow and fall off. The tree takes a long and difficult time to recover, spending a lot of energy and nutrients, and some specimens cannot cope with the shock and die.
Tip: When using special lamps, the citrus tub needs to be rotated from time to time around its own axis so that all sides of the plant receive approximately the same amount of light.
Temperature and humidity
In the spring, the first buds appear on the tangerine tree, and it is important that the temperature in the room does not drop below + 20-25 degrees. When the thermometer drops to + 17–15, the citrus becomes covered with barren flowers, which smell good, but do not yield.
In winter, the plant is transferred to a cool room. The temperature in the room is reduced gradually, due to a sharp cold snap, the tree can shed its leaves. The room should be +18 first, after + 16-14, and some gardeners lower it to +10. Why keep citrus cool? So that the tangerine has time to rest and gain strength. After a short winter vacation, more buds bloom on the tree, and the fruits become juicier and sweeter.
It is necessary to prepare the tangerine for hibernation after harvesting. In mid-January, the temperature in the room begins to gradually increase so that the citrus "wakes up" and has time to prepare for spring flowering.
The tangerine tree loves warmth and moisture, so in the heat it needs to be sprayed with a spray bottle twice or three times a day. In summer, a bucket or bowl of water is left next to the plant to prevent the air from drying out. In winter, it is advised to install special humidifiers or ionizers. If the tangerine tub is located near a radiator or radiator, cover the heating device with a damp towel.
The room in which the citrus stands is regularly ventilated. But the tree is moved away from the window, because the tangerine does not tolerate drafts.
Watering citrus
When the soil in the tangerine tub dries up, spider mites may appear on the plant. The soil should always be slightly damp, but not wet, so in summer the tree is watered daily, and in winter it is cut down to 2-3 times a week.
Try the soil with your finger, and if it feels crumbly and too dry, add a little water. Look into the pallet before watering. Accumulated liquid indicates that there is too much water for the tree to absorb. Watering must be stopped before the pallet dries, otherwise root system will start to rot or a fungus will appear.
Use only purified melt water or rainwater. The liquid is left to stand for 3-4 days in a large saucepan or plastic bucket and then passed through kitchen filter... You cannot water the tangerine with water just from the tap, because heavy impurities and salts settle in the ground, oppressing the plant.
The volumes of liquid depend on the size of the tree and the air temperature. The hotter it is in the room, the more moisture evaporates. If 0.5-1 l is enough for a small tangerine, then an adult tree will need three or four.
Water must be heated up to + 35-40 degrees. How to check the temperature of a liquid without a thermometer? Put your finger in it. It should be nice, but not hot.
Pour water over the root, trying to prevent droplets from falling on the leaves and trunk. Moisten the crown separately from the spray so that the liquid is evenly distributed. During the flowering period, make sure that water does not fall on the buds. If a few droplets fall on green or ripe fruits, it's okay.
It is better to water the tree in the morning. Water helps the plant wake up and starts metabolic processes.
Fertilizer
In winter, the tangerine does not need feeding, but from April to September-October, when the buds bloom and the fruits ripen, the tree needs to be fertilized. Apply nutrients twice a month. Buy complex fertilizers containing:
- phosphorus;
- nitrogen;
- potassium.
You can find suitable fertilizers at flower shops. Recommend to stay at:
- Uniflor-bud during the flowering period;
- Kemira Suite;
- Uniflor-growth during fruit ripening.
Mineral fertilizers alternate with organic ones. Natural nutrient solutions are prepared from cow dung or bird droppings... Part of the dry matter is diluted in 10–12 parts of water, infused for 2–4 days, and then added in small portions.
Moisten the soil before fertilization. Using chemicals it is important to follow the instructions. If you increase the dosage, you can burn the roots of the tangerine or poison the tree. Citrus leaves are also treated with a weak solution. Mineral fertilizers should not get on the fruit.
In the spring, before flowering, the tree is pruned. Remove dry and thin branches, pluck off yellowed leaves. Garden shears must be sharpened and disinfected before pruning. Treat the sections with wood resin so that they tighten faster.
It is easy to form an oval crown in a tangerine. It is enough to pinch the tops of the branches and cut off the excess shoots that are not capable of bearing fruit, and only pull nutrients from the tree.
When the plant blooms for the first time, only 10-15 buds need to be left. The rest are carefully cut so that they do not deplete the young tree. The older the tangerine gets, the more ovaries can be left on.
Install one or more wooden supports in the tub, to which branches with fruits are tied. Large fruits are attracted to the ground and the tangerine can break or split into several pieces.
Citrus should be bathed monthly. Cover the pot and the ground plastic wrap and take the plant to the bath. The leaves are first moistened and then soaped. You can gently rub them with a soft cloth to remove dust and cobwebs. Turn on a low pressure and wash off the soap suds. Water should be room temperature or a little warmer.
It remains to blot the leaves and branches with a dry towel. Let the tangerine stand in the bathroom until it dries completely, and then you can return it to its old place and remove the film.
Take care of citrus tree no more difficult than caring for an apple tree in the garden or an orchid growing on a windowsill. A lot of light, a little water and fertilizer - and the tangerine will stretch out, covered with dark green leaves and delicate buds. In summer, citrus will delight you with a rich aroma, and in winter it will thank you with sweet and healthy fruits that are associated with the New Year and magic.
Video: how to grow a tangerine from a bone
Many flower growers dream of acquiring indoor tangerine with fragrant flowers and delicious fruits... But for fear of not coping with the care of the plant, they do not dare to take this step.
However, you can grow successfully fruit tree at home and take off a good harvest. You just need to strictly follow the rules for keeping the plant.
What do we know about the famous tangerine
Mandarin or in Latin Citrus reticulate is a member of the genus citrus from the rue family.
Homeland evergreen fruit tree is northern India, where the mandarin is like cultivated plant began to grow many centuries before our era.
It later became cultivated in China and Japan, and early 19th century was introduced to Spain, Italy, Algeria and other countries of the southern and western Mediterranean.
V ancient China only rich officials could afford this fruit tree, which is why they began to be called "Tangerines".
In vivo the fruit tree grows up to 4 meters in height. Its elliptical leathery leaves small size painted in dark green.
The matte white mandarin flowers exude a pleasant aroma and able to self-pollinate... After dropping the petals, ovaries appear on the tree - future fruits, which after six months turn into beloved tangerines, reaching up to 60 mm in diameter.
Mandarin successfully grown even in indoor conditions. It is appreciated by flower growers not only for its beneficial fruits, but also as an ornamental plant.
Some types of trees can bloom all year round. Especially impressive it looks during the fruiting period, when its crown is strewn with bright orange fruits.
Through the efforts of breeders, many dwarf varieties tangerine for growing at home. Here are just a few of them:
- Winshiu (Citrus unshiu)- the most famous seedless species, growing up to 1.5 meters in height. Begins to bear fruit after 3 or 4 years.
- Forged— Vasya(Citrus Unschiu Marc. Cv.Kowano-Vase)- early ripe dwarf tangerine up to 80 cm in height. Flowering continues all year round. Begins to bear fruit after two years. The fruits can stay on the bush for up to several months.
- Honey (Murcott)- a rare variety in the form of a compact bush with very sweet fruits.
- Shiva-Mikan (Citrus leiocarpa Hort var. Shiva-mikan Tanaca)- dwarf tree with juicy fruits weighing up to 30 g. Grows quickly, blooms profusely and bears fruit well.
- Clementine (Citrus clementina)- an early ripe hybrid of a tangerine with an orange. Fruiting already in the second year. One tree per year can produce up to 50 orange flattened fruits.
Features of indoor tangerine care
An important point in the content of mandarin in room conditions - this is the observance of temperature and light conditions.
Also should know that tangerine grown from the bone bears inedible fruits called "wild" or does not bear fruit at all.
To get a tree with delicious tangerines from such a plant, you need plant a seedling grown from a stone, on a cutting of a fruit-bearing tree.
Mandarin, unlike other citrus fruits, unable to propagate by cuttings... However, in flower shops, as a rule, already grafted fruit-bearing trees are sold.
In crown formation dwarf tangerines dont need... It is only necessary to remove dried or strongly elongated branches in time.
Lighting and temperature control
Mandarin loves warmth and light. Place a plant the best thing on the south, west or east window, but shaded from the midday sun. In winter, the tree will need additional lighting.
In summer, it is advisable to place the plant on a balcony or veranda in an area protected from the wind. TO fresh air indoor tangerine need to be taught gradually.
Optimum temperature for a plant in summer - about 25 ° C, but not higher. It is better not to allow the tree to overheat, otherwise its flowers may wither and crumble.
In the spring during the emergence of buds recommended temperature 16 to 18 ° C. For abundant fruiting, the tangerine needs a cold winter. For the winter, you need to place it in a bright, cool room with a temperature of 10 to 12 ° C.
Watering and humidity
From spring to autumn, you need to water the tangerine abundantly once a day with warm, settled water. It is important to avoid both drought and waterlogging of the soil.
From an excess of moisture in a plant, roots can rot, and from a lack of moisture, leaves can fall off. During wintering, the plant should be watered, waiting for drying top layer of the earth.
Mandarin requires high humidity... Regular spraying is very important for the plant.
In this case, you need to ensure that water does not fall on the flowers. It is useful to put a container with a tree on a pallet with damp moss, pebbles or expanded clay.
Soil composition and replanting
The tree prefers slightly acidic soil. Ready-made soil for citrus fruits or a self-prepared mixture of the following components is suitable:
- 1 part of humus;
- 1 piece of leafy land;
- 3 parts of sod land;
- 1 part coarse sand;
- some clay.
Young tangerines are replanted annually in early spring before the start of active growth. The bottom of the pot absolutely necessary provide a drainage layer 3-4 cm thick in the form of broken brick or expanded clay. Fruiting tangerines are recommended to be replanted every 2 or 3 years.
The transplant should be done transshipment method so as not to damage the roots of the plant. In this case, you need to ensure that the root collar of the tree is at the same level as in the previous container.
Top dressing
At the beginning of June during the period of rapid growth you can start fertilizing the tangerine twice a month. This should be done after watering so as not to burn the roots.
It is most preferable to feed the fruiting tree with infusion cow dung in a ratio of 1:10 or with a special fertilizer for citrus fruits. In winter, plant feeding is not required.
Flowering and fruiting
Throughout the year the plant goes through two phases active growth. The tree enters the first phase in March or April, and the second phase in August or September. To give young plant get stronger, it is advisable to remove flowers and ovaries for the first three years.
In the fourth year you can allow a tree bear fruit, but not more than 6 tangerines at a time, partially removing the ovaries, since the branches of the plant at this age are still thin and weak.
Regulate fruiting mandarin can be done by simple counting- 15 leaves of a tree should have 1 fruit.
Growing up, the tangerine will be able to bear more and more fragrant fruits. During fruiting, branches with ripening tangerines it is advisable to tie up so that they do not break off from the severity of the fruits.
With proper care throughout the year, one adult tree can be harvested up to 60 fruits.
Reproduction of tangerine
Indoor tangerine can be propagated at home in two ways: by seeds and by grafting.
Seed propagation
Tangerine seeds soak for several days in a damp cloth or hydrogel. Further, the swollen seeds are planted in the soil consisting of the components listed above, or in ready mix for roses.
It is important that in the soil for mandarin seedlings there was no peat, which dries very quickly and often turns sour.
Three weeks after sowing the seeds, the first shoots can be expected. However, young tangerines grown from seeds in indoor conditions develop only as an ornamental culture. To grow a full-fledged tangerine from such a tree with real tasty fruits, you need to vaccinate it.
Reproduction by grafting
Vaccination is carried out during the period of active sap flow - in April or early May, but it is also possible in August. You need to take care of the rootstock and scion in advance.
Rootstock- this is a young tangerine grown from a bone with a barrel thickness equal to the diameter of a pencil - it is about 6 mm. Graft- a bud (eye) with a leaf petiole taken from a fresh cutting of a fruiting mandarin.
At a height of about 7 cm from the ground, an incision is made on the bark of the rootstock trunk, so as not to touch the wood in the shape of the letter "T"... The size of the incision along the upper horizontal is 1 cm, and in height - 2.5 cm.
The tip of a bark knife gently folds back to the sides, and the bud held by the petiole is inserted into the resulting opening. The inserted "eye" is tightly pressed by the corners of the bark.
Grafted plant placed in a "greenhouse" in the form of a large plastic bag... The transplanted kidney usually takes 3 weeks to heal.
The success of the vaccination is evidenced by the easily detached yellowed petiole of the leaf. If the petiole is blackened and withered, then The "peephole" did not take root.
The sprouted bud begins accustom to air, gradually increasing the airing time of the "greenhouse". A month after the shoot sprouts from the bud, the stem of the stock is cut obliquely over the shoot at a height of 5 mm.
The cut is processed with garden pitch, and the bandage is removed... A stick is installed in the pot, to which a young shoot is attached for vertical growth and correct crown formation.
Pests
Dangerous pests of mandarin are the spider mite and the scale insect.
For pest prevention tangerine should be washed once a month soap suds... To do this, cover the soil in the pot with a film, wrap the trunk with a cloth and process the mandarin crown with cotton wool moistened with strong soapy foam.
In the case of a spider mite, a solution of tobacco powder is applied and laundry soap... To make it, you need to pour 1 tablespoon of tobacco dust with a glass of boiling water and leave for 6 days, and then add 10 g of soap to the solution.
Also has proven itself well garlic infusion - chopped head of garlic is poured with a glass of boiling water and infused for 2 days. Each of the solutions is filtered and applied three times for spraying at intervals of 6 days.
With a shield, it is necessary to resort to water-oil emulsions. Very important for the duration of processing, cover the ground with a film, and wrap the trunk of the plant with gauze, folding it in several layers.
Frequent problems
Very often when growing tangerine at home, flower growers face a number of problems: yellowing, curling and falling of leaves, complete loss of foliage and falling of flowers.
Why do the leaves of indoor mandarin turn yellow?
Often the leaves of the tree turn yellow from a lack of nitrogen and iron. To replenish the amount of nitrogen in the soil, it is recommended to feed the tangerine with organic fertilizers.
With iron deficiency, the plant develops chlorosis, which makes its leaves turn a light yellow color. For the prevention of chlorosis once a month, the tree is treated with iron chelate.
Sometimes the leaves turn yellow with insufficient lighting or due to too small volume of the pot. The problem is solved by transplanting the tangerine into a new, more spacious pot or by adjusting the light regime.
Another reason for yellowing leaves may be attack spider mite... The pest control method is described above.
Indoor tangerine - leaves fall
The tree may leaves fall due to too dry air. This can happen both in winter in heating season and in the hot summer. You need to spray the plant more often.
Another reason for falling leaves may be the fact that the root collar of the tree is too buried in the ground, or the tangerine grows in a very large pot. It is necessary to transplant the plant according to all the rules.
Sometimes leaves fall due to lack of potassium in the soil. In this case, you should feed the plant with potassium nitrate. Also, leaf fall can begin with excessive watering, poor lighting and drafts.
Anyway the problem is being solved by establishing proper care.
Indoor tangerine has lost all the foliage - what to do?
Tangerine can throw off all the leaves if exhausted and in dire need of a rest period. A tree needs a well-deserved rest from mid-autumn to the end of February.
At this time, the tangerine must be transferred to a cool place with a temperature of up to 12 ° C, reduce watering, avoiding drought in the soil, and stop feeding. With the beginning of spring the tree will come to life... Other causes of heavy leaf fall are described above.
Other possible problems
Other problems are possible if the tangerine is not properly taken care of:
- Dry and crumble casting- drought or waterlogging of the soil.
- Flowers fall- too dry air.
- Leaves curl- insufficient watering.
Needless to say, caring for indoor tangerine has its own difficulties and characteristics. However, the joy of harvesting fruits and the opportunity to admire the beauty of an exotic tree at home justify all efforts.
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The tangerine tree (lat.Citrus reticulata) is evergreen, which means that it is quite unpretentious. Therefore, with proper care, you can enjoy its fruits in 2-4 years.
Where to place
Like all houseplants, the tangerine, first of all, must be placed correctly. During the heating season, the tree should be kept away from radiators. Vacation home more suitable for placement decorative trees, but in well-lit and humid apartments, citruses also take root.
The tangerine tree is photophilous, lack of sun is detrimental to it and can lead to loss of foliage and even death. That's why perfect option – Light room facing south, southwest or southeast. However, direct sunlight is also undesirable.
In the autumn-winter period, the sun rarely pleases residents middle lane Russia, and even more so the inhabitants of the northern latitudes. Therefore, the plant will most likely need additional artificial lighting. Illumination in the region of 2000 lux for 10-12 hours is enough for the tangerine to have buds by the end of the season. By the way, tangerines bloom in May, and bear fruit in October.
Citrus tree in the house. Watch the video!..
Warm or cold
Optimum temperature is equally important. At home, the plant needs coolness, 16-18 ° C will be sufficient. If the rates are too high, the flowers will fall off. During the rest period, the temperature must be reduced up to 10-14 ° C. In this case, tangerines must be protected from drafts. In summer, the tree should be taken out onto the balcony or terrace.
Air humidity is another key parameter on which the health and development of a mandarin depends. First, the plant needs to be sprayed (in old trees, it is enough to wipe the leaves with a damp cloth). Secondly, it is necessary to control the humidity in the room. An indicator in the range from 40 to 60% is considered the norm, but in the homes of most Russians this indicator is significantly underestimated: during the heating season, due to the active operation of the batteries, the air dries up, and the humidity barely reaches 30%. Therefore, in order to protect the plant, and at the same time your own health, it is highly desirable to purchase a special moisturizer.
How to water
Water the tangerine with softened water at room temperature. " Water procedures»Can only be repeated when the topsoil in the pot dries up. Water stagnation should not be allowed, this can lead to decay of the root system. From February to November, after watering, the plant should be fed with organic or combined mineral fertilizers(nitrogen and phosphorus). It is advisable to refrain from using synthetic additives; in extreme cases, they can be alternated with natural dressings.