Re: Pots and growing indoors
- Subject: Re: Pots and growing indoors
- From: Claire Peplowski E*@AOL.COM
- Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 17:00:51 EST
In a message dated 11/13/02 3:18:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Laurie@LAEOM.COM writes:
> I was wondering if those people who grow their plants
> indoors try to keep the plants all in four inch pots? I am thinking of not
> letting mine grow into six inch pot size >>>>>
>
> I think it would depend on the plant itself. Some cannot be contained in a
> four inch pot although they do not have height but rather spread a bit. I
> have mine in a variety of sizes trying to match the plant to a pot that
> makes a balanced look. I do try to keep them in the smallest pot possible
> but if the plant is growing tall and thin and looks distressed, it is a
> good idea to check the pot for root congestion. Upon considering why you
> are growing the pelargonium in a pot, looking good to you is the prime
> reason if you are not a hybridizer.
C. Peplowski
East Nassau, NY
