Mangroves ( Rhizophora mutilate ) , the ecological whiz of tropic coast where they trickle contaminated overflow , block tsunami waves and slim down nursery gaseous state , can be grown in your own home plate or garden . These unique tree diagram are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant life hardiness zones 10 to 11 , grow groundless along the beach of southern Florida and other tropical locations throughout the world . They grow to 30 metrical foot or more in their natural environment , but mangroves can be grown as potted plants in any region and brought indoors for the winter . Potted mangrove make attractive and exceptionally easy to worry for houseplant . They also can trigger ecological sake in children who might enjoy see about your potted mangroves ' superstar congeneric .
Potting Up a Mangrove
Step 1
Select a desirable vessel for your potted mangrove — the only requirement is that it can contain water system . Otherwise , it is a matter of personal style and esthetics . Rhizophora mangle can maturate chop-chop in idealistic conditions and can be potted up to a gravid container periodically , if a enceinte plant is desired .
Step 2
Fill 10 percent of the container with gravel or ornamental pebbles of any kind . Extract the Rhizophora mangle from its current batch and place it in the new container with the source resting on the gravel .
Step 3
Fill the end of the container with the pebbles or gravel around the theme and luggage compartment of the tree . It is fine to cover the trunk with crushed rock , as long as all the leaf are above the surface .
Step 4
Fill the unexampled container with piss to just below the top of the gravel or pebble .
Maintenance
Add water to the container on a hebdomadary basis , if require . The bottom roots of Rhizophora mangle need to be cover in water system at all times , but it is OK to fill the container to the top — the little trees will suck up any amount of water and release it into the atmosphere through their leafage .
Mix a 1/2 teaspoonful of houseplant fertilizer and a half teaspoonful of epsom table salt with a gallon of water . Pour into the pot containing the Rhizophora mangle once per calendar month . If the container is full of water , pour out enough to add the plant food solution .
Spray the leave with water several times each calendar month , especially if the plants are outdoors in a dry climate . Mangroves develop best in humid conditions , which is why they often do well as houseplant than potted outside plants
Adjust the location of your Rhizophora mangle if it seems to be have too much or too little light . Leaves will appear scald and droopy if they are receiving too much Lord’s Day . Splotchy , pale light-green leave are a sign of too small light , and will eventually turn yellow and fall off . Potted mangroves do best in shining , collateral light or filtered shade — never place them in a position with full Dominicus .
Step 5
cut down and prune to assure the size of the industrial plant . Mangroves are conformable to pruning , but never take out all the foliation . Always hit drained or diseased wood and jaundiced leaves .
Tip
experimentation with arranging more than one mangrove in a container , creating a miniature timberland , complete with shells , moss , driftwood or other items to add to the effect .
