A ginkgo is quite easy to care for and very adaptable. In the garden it can reach a considerable size of more than 40 meters. You can also cultivate a ginkgo in a pot or bucket.
How do I care for a potted ginkgo tree?
A ginkgo tree in a pot is easy to care for, needs a bright location, regular but sparing fertilization and frost-free overwintering. A small-growing variety that is repotted every 3 years is ideal.
What should I consider when planting in a pot?
As a rule, planted pots are placed where people like to spend time, namely in the living room, on the terrace or on the balcony. However, since the female ginkgo tree produces very foul-smelling fruits, you should definitely plant a male tree in your pot. We also recommend choosing a variety that stays small.
How do I care for a ginkgo in a pot?
Ginkgo is not difficult to care for, even in a pot. Since the water and nutrient supply depends entirely on you, you should water and fertilize your ginkgo regularly. A liquid universal fertilizer (€18.00 at Amazon) is quite sufficient. But only give small amounts to avoid overdosing.
How do I overwinter a ginkgo in a pot?
Ginkgo in a pot is ideal for planting on your balcony or terrace. It can also spend the winter there because it is quite hardy. To prevent the sensitive root ball from freezing, you should protect the bucket from frost on all sides with an old blanket, plant fleece or old jute sacks. Alternatively, overwintering in a frost-free winter quarters is also possible.
Is a ginkgo in a pot also suitable for the living room?
The ginkgo tree can be a very attractive houseplant, but it needs special care. Don't put it in a dark corner of the room because it needs a lot of light. A location near a window is therefore very important for the plant to thrive.
In the wild, a ginkgo becomes bald in winter. This rest phase is intended for recovery. If your ginkgo stands in an evenly heated living room all year round, it will miss this vegetation break in the long term and the tree could become sick or suffer. You can remedy this by keeping it cool over the winter at around 5 °C to 10 °C.
The most important things about ginkgo in brief:
- easy to care for and adaptable
- choose a bright location
- fertilize regularly but not too much
- overwinter frost-free
- It's best to choose a small variety
- repot about every 3 years
Tip
If you don't want to keep your ginkgo small through regular pruning, then perhaps the “Troll” variety with a maximum size of approx. 80 cm is a good alternative.
