The sequoia tree is one of the largest plants on earth. However, it is possible to keep it in a bucket. Try it! This article gives you helpful tips.
How to care for a sequoia tree in a pot?
A sequoia tree in a pot requires a large pot (at least 60 liters volume), nutrient-rich soil, regular fertilization (twice a year) and daily watering. Waterlogging should be avoided by draining the pot to prevent root rot.
Bucket keeping - mandatory especially in the first years
You should not immediately put a sequoia tree outdoors. No matter whether you buy a young tree from the nursery or even grow your Sequoia yourself - in both cases you have to overwinter the tree in the pot in the first year. It is then entirely up to you whether you plant the sequoia tree in the ground or continue to cultivate it in a pot as a bonsai, for example.
Requirements for the bucket
Keeping it in a container is rather unusual due to the actual size of the sequoia tree. But if you pay attention to a few aspects, your Sequoia will bring you a lot of joy even in the pot. The following are important when keeping pots:
- a sufficiently large pot
- nutrient-rich soil
- correct watering
Volume
The sequoia tree not only shoots up in a very short time, but also forms a correspondingly large root system. Since this develops more in width than in depth, it is possible to keep it in a bucket. However, you should adjust its size. A capacity of at least 60 liters is recommended.
The substrate
After you have repotted your sequoia tree from the growing soil into the pot, the young tree needs a very nutrient-rich substrate. Since far fewer minerals from the soil are available to the plant when kept in a container, you should help with fertilizer (€9.00 on Amazon) twice a year. A suitable time is spring. The second fertilization then takes place three months later.
Avoid waterlogging
The most important thing is that the sequoia tree does not dry out. Keep the substrate permanently moist. It is best to water the soil daily. However, there should be no waterlogging, which leads to root rot. This can be easily avoided by attaching a drainage system to the bucket.
Advantages and disadvantages of keeping containers
A sequoia tree in a pot is not only an impressive eye-catcher, but also has the advantage of mobility. Although harsh winters usually do not harm the Sequoia, young plants in particular feel more comfortable in frost-free places. You can easily move a bucket into the basement in winter. However, the care required for a potted plant is significantly higher. You need to fertilize your sequoia tree more often and, if necessary, cut it back if it grows too quickly.
