How to Make a Planter for a Dwarf Lime
Dwarf lime trees are ideal for growing on patios or balconies due to their shorter height and compact size. These trees are often grown in pots so they can also be relocated indoors during winter. If you want to grow a dwarf lime tree, it’s critical that you make the proper planter for it. The planter must not only protect the roots, but the soil must provide everything the tree requires to thrive. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 6- to 12-inch diameter plant pot
- Drill (optional)
- 1/8- to 1/4-inch diameter drill it
- Stones or broken clay shards
- Peat-based potting soil
- Redwood or cedar shavings
Instructions
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Locate a planter that is at least 12 inches in diameter, which also has a 5-gallon capacity. If the dwarf lime is less than one year old, use a pot that is 6 to 9 inches in diameter. Choose a pot made of fiberglass or plastic, since they do not dry out as quickly as clay pots.
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Flip the pot upside down and verify it has holes for drainage. If you don’t see holes, create two to three using a power drill and a 1/8- to 1/4-inch drill bit.
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Turn the planter back over and fill it with a layer of stones or large pieces of broken clay pots until you cover the bottom. This allows excess water to drain out of the soil instead of sitting inside the pot. It also prevents the soil from running out along with the excess water drainage.
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Fill the planter halfway with a soil mix that consist of 2 parts of a peat-based potting soil and 1 part of either redwood or cedar shavings. Potted soils designed for rose plants are good bases for the mixture.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not mix fertilizer into the soil at the time of planting, since it can burn the roots of the dwarf lime.
Do not use soil that has wetting agents added to it, often called moisture-control formulas. These retain too much water for dwarf limes and will rot the root system.
