Plunge Pots
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:47 am
When I plunge large pots I put two ropes under them, tied in a knot at the centre-point under the pot, and then I can use those to yank the pot out (I use an engine crane)
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Put a 15cm layer of gravel at the bottom.It is fast draining deterring roots, and any that wander will pull up more easilyfern Rob wrote:When I do this with tree ferns they always root through the pot .
Haven't tried it with a tree fern, but the brugs and a T. rex I did it for in its first year, rooted through. The engine crane is man-enough to pull them out, but it is a bit exciting when they eventually "give" and fly up out of the ground!fern Rob wrote:When I do this with tree ferns they always root through the pot .
Good idea, I will do that next year.Dave Brown wrote:Put a 15cm layer of gravel at the bottom.It is fast draining deterring roots, and any that wander will pull up more easilyfern Rob wrote:When I do this with tree ferns they always root through the pot .
It's quite a investment for pulling out plants but when my tree ferns get bigger it may be a idea to purchase one.Kristen wrote:Haven't tried it with a tree fern, but the brugs and a T. rex I did it for in its first year, rooted through. The engine crane is man-enough to pull them out, but it is a bit exciting when they eventually "give" and fly up out of the ground!fern Rob wrote:When I do this with tree ferns they always root through the pot .
True. I have one for working on my car, so "No cost" for lifting plants.fern Rob wrote:It's quite a investment for pulling out plants