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Plunging pots into the ground...

scott_madison Zone 5a- Madison, WI

10 years ago

I guess I should have up sized the pots on my plumerias this spring... But never got around to it. Everyday I come home from work to find them blown over. Tired of standing them up, and afraid one time they are going to break a stem, I decided to plunge the pots into the ground. They actually look good where I sunk them, and are now in an area that gets a lot more direct sun. Was this a good move?

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mksmth zone 7a Tulsa Oklahoma
10 years ago
Scott. Lots of people do that. I have as well. It will also keep the roots cooler and allow them to find more water as they grow out of the drain holes. I go a step further and just temporarily plant some of mine. In fall when it's time to winter store them I simply dig up a rootball roughly the size of a 5 gallon pot and wrap it tight in a trash bag. Then they sleep all winter waiting to go back out. I have done this with great results for 3 years now.

Mike
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