How To Care For A Ming Tree Houseplant
Step 1
Use a medium of one part peat moss, garden soil, course sand and a dusting of lime when or if the plant needs to be re-potted. The container should be at least 6 inches in diameter with a drainage hole in the bottom. Ming trees do not have a deep or wide root system, so a smaller pot works well. If re-potting the Ming, do it in February or March.
Step 2
Place the Ming tree in a window with indirect sunlight. The east, west or north windows are ideal. The best temperature for the Ming is above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, but a short period of time with temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit can be tolerated.
Step 3
- Use a medium of one part peat moss, garden soil, course sand and a dusting of lime when or if the plant needs to be re-potted.
Step 4
Use a drainage tray with gravel underneath the container to catch the excess water. The water collected will help generate humidity around the Ming. Water the tree once a week with warm tap water when the soil is moderately dry. Ming trees do not like soggy roots.
Step 5
Fertilize the Ming tree once a month during the growing season from spring to the end of summer. Use a high nitrate fertilizer such as 12-10-10 (nitrogen-phosphate-potassium) slow release granules during the growing season and a 2-10-10 slow release fertilizer during the winter season. Follow the application directions on the package as to how much to use.
Step 6
- Use a drainage tray with gravel underneath the container to catch the excess water.
- Use a high nitrate fertilizer such as 12-10-10 (nitrogen-phosphate-potassium) slow release granules during the growing season and a 2-10-10 slow release fertilizer during the winter season.