Question From:
Wendy Fudge in Naermbeen, Narembeen WA
Nature of problem:
how to care for miniture Fruit trees and if to prune and when to firtilize and how often
Type of Plant (if known):
Imperial Mandarin, white Gold Peach ,Santa Rosa Plum and Moorpark Apricot
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
N/A
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
premium Potting Mix
How often do you water the plant:
each day this summer and every second now the weather is cooler
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6 to 7
What type of plant is it:
miniture fruit trees
How long since you planted it:
5mths
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
slow release and seasol
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
What other treatments have you given the plant:
nine
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Other Comments:
just hoping you can me get the best out of these fruit trees
Wendy Fudge
Answer: Hi Wendy, I guess that they are in pots. If so, the pots need to be a minimum diameter of 60cm, preferably larger. Fertilise all in Spring with Citrus food. They may not need pruning, but if they get messy, prune in late winter – ie August. Don
