Tropical fruit plants at home. Growing exotic plants at home

By the way, about them. Growing a tropical flower on the windowsill is great, but other than briefly admiring the lush flowers, you will not get any benefit. A completely different matter is fruit-bearing exotic plants, which will not only delight you with flowers, but will also “treat” you with delicious fruits, which cannot always be found in the store. Let's talk in this article about growing exotic fruit-bearing plants at home.

A pineapple

This seemingly very tropical plant can be grown at home. It's not even particularly difficult. The season for planting is late spring or summer. You will need a ripe pineapple with fresh leaves (not frozen). The most important part is the top; it must be cut off so as not to touch the pulp, as it can lead to rotting. You need to remove a few from the bunch lower leaves to clear 3-4 centimeters of the trunk. Leave the bunch to dry for a couple of days, and then place it in water 2-3 centimeters until roots appear.

When the roots appear, plant the plant in a pot slightly larger in diameter than the plant itself. Place a couple of centimeters of drainage material at the bottom of the pot. Almost any soil will do, but it’s better to take ready mixture. Watering is moderate. For two months, the plant does not need to be disturbed or moved from place to place, and it also does not need to be fertilized.

Pineapple loves the sun. After two months, the plant should be watered rarely, but abundantly, directly into the rosette of leaves. You should also maintain constant air humidity; pineapples love spraying. The best fertilizer there will be mullein. In case of mineral fertilizers, their dosage should be half as much. After a year, the plant can be transplanted into a larger pot.

The pineapple will begin to bear fruit in 3-4 years, sometimes earlier, sometimes later. The fruit ripens within 6 months from the moment of flowering. But the plant bears fruit only once in its life, after which it sprouts for two or three years, and then dies.

Kiwi

There is nothing complicated about growing kiwi either. To start, you will need a ripe kiwi fruit. At home, remove the seeds from it, dry it on a paper towel and sow it in a pot with disinfected soil. Lightly sprinkle the soil with water and place the pot on the window. After a few days, shoots will appear on the surface.

Young kiwi shoots do not like direct sunlight; it is better to keep the plant in partial shade and water it abundantly. Fertilize every week. Spray the plant with water to maintain the necessary air humidity.

There are also the following recommendations: seeds selected from kiwi are first kept in damp sand for 2-3 weeks at a temperature of +10-20 degrees, then 2 weeks at a temperature of +4-5 degrees. Then the seeds along with sand are poured into a pot with good drainage and substrate. Sprinkle a little soil on top, spray and cover with glass. Place the pot in a warm place. The glass must be turned over and wiped daily.

When the shoots appear, the plants must begin to be accustomed to fresh air. In favorable, suitable conditions, seedlings grow quickly. Since kiwis have a superficial root system, the soil must be loosened very carefully. The bush is formed by pruning, leaving the most powerful shoots.

Avocado

Avocados can move from the forests of South America to your apartment. True, you are unlikely to be able to try the fruits of this overseas fruit, but it is worth planting an avocado at least for the sake of beautiful plant on your windowsill.

You will need ripe fruit, from which you need to remove the bone. Gently wash and wipe the bone. There are two ways to germinate a seed: first let the seed take root in water or immediately plant it in a pot.

In order to germinate a seed in water, you will need to make a special support that will hold the seed, because it does not need to be immersed entirely in water. The easiest way is to make three equally spaced holes at an angle in the pit, insert toothpicks into them and fix the pit in a jar of water so that it slightly touches the water. The blunt part of the bone is dipped into the water. After a few weeks, roots should appear; when they grow to 3 centimeters, the seed can be planted in the ground.

Once in the ground, the seed will take much longer to germinate. The seed should not be completely covered with substrate. It is enough to immerse it in the ground by a third. The soil should consist of equal parts of humus, garden soil, raw peat and coarse sand. Add a pinch of lime to remove excess soil acidity. Avocados are planted in a plastic pot that will not absorb moisture. The bottom should allow water to pass through well, add drainage.

The plant does not like straight lines Sun rays, it needs to be shaded. In winter, daylight hours are increased with the help of phytolamps. Avocado loves moisture. If the soil gets too dry, the plant will drop its leaves. Abundant watering is required in summer, and slightly less abundant in winter. The leaves must be constantly sprayed. Optimal temperature- 16-20 degrees, otherwise the plant will feel uncomfortable. In spring and summer, avocados are fed with mineral fertilizers for tropical plants.

Feijoa

Feijoa can be propagated either by seed or by cuttings. The first method is more convenient for indoor floriculture. Is it true, varietal characteristics are not transmitted through seeds, but good plant can be grown. Seeds must be taken from ripe, unspoiled fruits.

The seeds are peeled from the fruit along with the jelly-like pulp. Then the pulp is washed off with a solution of potassium permanganate. Seeds treated in this way can be stored for up to three years.

The seeds are planted directly into the soil. The substrate for feijoa consists of leaf soil, peat and river sand(2:2:1). Dried seeds are mixed with sand and poured into moist soil. The container is covered with a bag and placed on the windowsill. Optimal time for planting - end of February.

The seeds will sprout in three to four weeks. If there is not enough light for the seedlings, daylight hours can be increased with the help of phytolamps. When the seedlings grow up, they need to be planted in separate pots. The substrate varies: turf soil, leaf soil, manure and river sand (3: 2: 0.5: 0.5). When the plant reaches 30 centimeters, you can begin to form a crown; for this, the bush is cut off by a third.

The plant needs to be well lit and monitor soil moisture. In summer you can put the bush on the balcony, and in winter you need to spray the leaves, since feijoa does not like dry air. Fertilize once every 2-3 weeks with phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen. To get fruits, you must have at least 2 feijoa bushes for cross-pollination.

Banana

To grow at home you need to select dwarf varieties, which grow in height from a meter to one and a half. Seeds are sold in special stores, where you can also buy ready-made seedlings. Such a plant will bear fruit in a couple of years. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to grow a banana from the seeds found in store-bought fruits.

The banana should be kept on a sunny windowsill, constantly monitoring humidity and heat. Temperature changes are detrimental to the plant. Banana does not like drafts. The plant must be repotted regularly to give the roots space. It is also worth keeping the pot on several stones or a special stand to ensure the necessary air flow to the roots. The banana is watered abundantly, but rotting of the roots should be avoided, so do not forget about drainage. At proper care, the banana is almost bearing fruit all year round.

Lemon

A very popular guest on window sills in our latitudes. As practice shows, growing a lemon and getting it to bear fruit is quite simple. The soil should be loose and breathable. Soil composition: parts of humus, leaf soil, turf soil, river sand (1: 1: 1: 0.5). But you can’t do without feeding. Fertilize the plant twice a month with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Suitable wood ash.

Water the lemon with settled water. room temperature, the soil should be moderately moist. Please note that to feed one fruit, the tree must have 10 leaves, so pinch off excess ovaries that the plant cannot feed. And do everything to preserve the foliage. If the leaves begin to fall, it means there is a reserve nutrients has decreased and the plant weakens. Feeding or pinching off excess ovaries is necessary.

Young lemons need to be replanted annually, adults - once every 3 years. But this must be done carefully so as not to destroy the earthen lump and damage the roots. The size of the pot should be increased by 2-3 centimeters with each transplant.

A lemon grown from seeds will begin to bear fruit only after 7 years. If you don’t want to wait that long, you will have to use vegetative propagation (grafting and cuttings). Root and graft lemon better in spring or in summer.

Pomegranate

Bury the grains from purchased pomegranates in moist soil, always raw, without drying them out. Some shoots should appear quite quickly, in about two weeks. Others can germinate even after six months. But, in general, the similarity of the seeds is high, so be patient.

The seedlings require the same care as other indoor plants. If seedlings appear in the fall, there is no need to feed them. But it’s better to extend the daylight hours with the help of special lamps. When the pomegranate grows several narrow leaves, it is better to plant it in a separate pot.

The soil is suitable universally, as for lemon. Pomegranate can be replanted at any age, the main thing is to do it carefully. In spring, shorten the elongated branches a little and you can expect the first flowering. It can occur when the pomegranate is eight to nine months old. But this only applies to indoor pomegranates. Those bought in a store will begin to bloom at a different time, since this is a completely different variety.

Indoor pomegranate prefers a small volume of soil; it will grow a maximum of 40-50 centimeters. Regular watering, more abundant in summer, and sufficient lighting are important for pomegranates. And then your plant will begin to bear fruit.

Pitaya (fruiting cactus)

This is a cactus that produces edible fruits that also have a very pleasant taste. Pitaya is easy to maintain. Any soil rich in organic matter is suitable, including peat soils. It grows very quickly, so constant feeding is necessary. In winter, the cactus can be kept cool, down to 0 degrees, but it is better not to water it at all at this time. In summer, watering is also not very abundant, as the soil dries out by 1 centimeter.

Pitaya propagates by seeds and cuttings. Plants begin to bear fruit at at different ages. Some for 2-3 years of life. Other sources indicate that the length of the plant for fruiting must be at least 1.5 meters.

The plant must be formed around a bamboo stick to which the shoots are tied. Over time, they will get stronger and be able to support themselves. In addition, the shoots can grow together.

Cactus fruits come with red and yellow skin, the size of a large apple, and are covered with large scales. The pulp is sweet or sweet and sour, with a herbaceous smell and an abundance of edible seeds. Reminds me of the consistency of kiwi.

These are the exotic guests that can settle on your windowsill. Believe that you have the power to turn your home into a Garden of Eden!

Try growing one of these exotic plants from seeds yourself at home. Moreover, it is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.

When we buy delicious vegetables and fruits (including exotic ones) in the store, we receive planting material for free. So why not use it rationally? After all, growing a fruiting tree or shrub from seeds is quite simple.

1. Citrus fruits
With proper planting and care citrus plants They develop quite quickly, but fruiting does not occur soon. Therefore, to enjoy homemade lemon or orange, you will have to be patient: the first fruits will appear no earlier than in 5-7 years.

Lemon and tangerine

To grow citrus fruits from seeds, wash the seeds warm water, dry for 1-2 hours and sow in a pot with soil intended for growing certain type citrus plant.

The pot in which you place the seed must be at least 2 liters, since it is not recommended to replant the plant for the first few years. Don't forget to add drainage to the bottom.

Immediately after sowing, you need to make a greenhouse from a thin plastic bag. This will help maintain the required level of humidity. When the soil dries out, it is necessary to moisten it promptly.

U various types In citrus fruits, seed germination time varies: from 3 to 8 weeks. Tangerines grow slower than others.

Citrus fruits grown from seeds at home reach a height of no more than 90 cm.

2. Avocado

This unpretentious plant, so even a beginner can easily grow it. Peel the brown skin off a ripe avocado pit, plant it with the blunt end down so that the pointed end protrudes from the ground, and water regularly.

You can plant it in another way: lower the seed, with its blunt end down, into a container of water so that it is half immersed in the liquid. Secure the pit with a thread or toothpick, place the container on the windowsill and add water as needed.

The seed should hatch after 3-12 weeks. Germination time depends on many factors: proper watering, seed maturity, etc.

When the seed cracks and a sprout appears from the crack, plant it in a small pot with any fertile soil, deepening halfway. Water the plant in a timely manner - and after 3 months it will grow up to half a meter in height.

3. Feijoa

Growing feijoa from seeds at home is also not difficult. Separate the seeds of a ripe fruit from the pulp, wash in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, dry and sow in a medium-sized pot with a mixture of leaf soil, peat and river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1 to a depth of no more than 0.5 cm. It is best to do this in February.

Feijoa blooms beautifully
Then moisten the soil with a spray bottle and place the pot on a well-lit windowsill. Water the crops in a timely manner - and in a month the seeds will germinate. The first fruits will appear after 5-6 years.

4. Passion fruit (passiflora)

This tropical liana likes to grow in a warm and ventilated place, but not in a draft, with good lighting and high humidity air.

If you decide to grow passion fruit from a seed, find a spacious place for it in advance: the vine grows greatly, so a narrow window sill will not be suitable for this exotic plant. In addition, you will need support to support the shoots.

Passion fruit seeds are fairly easy to plant. The most suitable time for this is mid-spring.

Remove the seeds from ripe fruits, place them on a clean towel and rub gently. When the juice sacs open, rinse the seeds with water and dry in a dark place.

Sow the seeds in a container with a mixture of compost, topsoil and river sand in equal proportions. It is better to sow in small furrows located at a distance of 5 cm from each other.

There is no need to bury the seeds, just sprinkle them thin layer soil and immediately moisten with a spray bottle. With proper care, passion fruit will bloom 2-4 years after sowing.

5. Pomegranate

Pomegranate grown from seed blooms already in 3-4 years, but its fruits take a very long time to ripen at home. Therefore, these plants are grown more out of interest than for the purpose of enjoying delicious pomegranates (as the fruits of this crop are called in botany).

The most suitable time for sowing pomegranate is winter. Remove the seeds from a fully ripened bright red fruit and, without waiting for them to dry, plant them in fertile soil to a depth of 1-1.5 cm.

Water the crops in a timely manner. After 1-2 months, shoots will appear. After they get stronger, transplant them into separate pots.

Please note that the pomegranate must remain dormant all winter, so move it to a cool place every year in late autumn.

This plant is often called melon pear, since its fruit looks like a pear and tastes like a melon. To grow pepino at home, remove the seeds from the fruit, place them in a shallow container, and wrap them in damp toilet paper, cover with plastic wrap and place in dark place with a temperature of about 25°C.
Once every 2-3 days, moisten the seeds with a spray bottle. When they hatch, move the container to a well-lit place. When the cotyledons appear, pick up the seedlings and plant them in a pot with fertile soil. Please note that pepino is very demanding of light.

7. Date
A date palm grown from a seed at home develops quite quickly and after 5-7 years can turn into a full-fledged tree. But, unfortunately, you should not expect fruit from such a plant: dates do not bear fruit at home.

Date fruits and date palm

Soak freshly extracted seeds in a glass of water at room temperature for two days, then peel them from the pulp. Plant vertically in lightly moist palm-grade soil and lightly moisten the soil periodically. After 2-3 weeks, shoots should appear.

Do not forget that the date palm does not tolerate excess moisture, but it also does not like completely dry soil. The date does not like transplants and dies quickly if the roots are damaged, so it is better to immediately sow the seeds in a container of sufficient volume.

Kiwi seedlings

To grow kiwi from seeds at home, you need to select a ripe fruit with an intact peel, remove the seeds from it and peel the pulp. At the same time, try not to damage the integrity of the small seeds.

Rinse the seeds thoroughly with water several times, dry on a napkin, and then place in a glass of water at room temperature. Place it in a warm place (for example, on a windowsill located above the radiator).

After 7-10 days, when the seeds open, spread them on damp gauze, place them on a saucer and cover with plastic. When the seeds hatch (usually after 2-3 days), sow them in separate containers with a pre-moistened mixture of black soil, peat and sand.

Kiwi should grow in constantly moist soil, but it is important to avoid stagnation of water. Therefore, drainage (expanded clay) should be placed at the bottom of the container and the seedlings should be sprayed with a spray bottle. It is better to choose a place for the plant that is warm and sunny: a window sill located on the south side is suitable.

Try growing these exotic plants from seeds. They will decorate your home and add to their unusual appearance usual flower garden. And they will also give you the joy of an experiment, the results of which may come as a real surprise to you!

This is familiar to many beginning gardeners. The same feeling that you experience when a fragile sprout suddenly emerges from a seed planted by your hand. For some, at such moments, a feeling of miracle and involvement in Nature arises. Other's...

This is familiar to many beginning gardeners. The same feeling you experience when a fragile sprout suddenly emerges from a seed planted by your hand.

Some people at such moments have a feeling of miracle and involvement in Nature. For others, “God Mode” turns on. But in a confined space, and even in winter, both often result in uncontrolled botanical ecstasy, and the seeds of all the exotic fruits found in the area are sent into the ground in generous handfuls.
This is understandable: growing a lemon, pomegranate, or even a peach from a seed is much more interesting than buying it ready plant or get it from a cutting. Let's try to find out which fruit seeds can be planted and what such experiments at home can lead to.

From seeds to citruses

Mandarin, orange and their hybrid clementine, lemon and lime, grapefruit, pomelo (shaddock) and their hybrid sweetie (oroblanco), mineola (a variety of tangelo - a hybrid of mandarin and grapefruit), kumquat (aka kincan or fortunella), limequat (hybrid of kumquat with lime), orangequat (hybrid of kumquat with unshiu tangerine), calamondin (citrofortunella), etc.: representatives of the citrus genus are beautiful, aromatic, versatile and available for experimentation almost all year round.

The seeds chosen for sowing should be as fresh as possible: without additional moisture, their germination rate decreases every day. General recommendations planting is quite simple: wash the seeds and plant them in a well-moistened mixture of garden soil, peat and river sand (or in special soil for citrus fruits). As soon as the sprouts have 1-2 true leaves, they need to be planted. It’s better to immediately sow them in separate pots or cups.

Citrus seeds are interesting because you never know what will grow from them: their seedlings, especially hybrids, usually do not retain the varietal characteristics of their parents. A wild plant will grow from a citrus seed, and you may have to wait 10 years for your own harvest from it. Therefore, if your goal is to collect lemons or oranges directly from the windowsill, it is better to find cuttings of the desired varieties and graft your seedlings. This can be done one and a half years after planting.

Excellent rootstocks grow from the seeds of lemon, orange or grapefruit - healthy, strong and initially adapted to home conditions. But kumquats, tangerines and various hybrids are more capricious and are not suitable for rootstocks: root system theirs is not as powerful.

Despite their generic “commonality,” citrus fruits behave differently when grown from seeds. Tangerines, for example, are “slow” in growth, but are not so demanding on the composition of the soil. The first shoots from tangerine seeds may appear in 3-4 weeks. A kumquat planted at the same time will “think” for at least 2 months. Each citrus has its own flowering and fruiting times. But they have plenty of common enemies: dry air, spider mite, scale insects, aphids, etc.

The most popular “supplier” of material for citrus experiments was and remains lemon. You can learn about your personal experience of growing lemons from seeds in this article.

Persimmon from the seed

Diospyros, or persimmon, is a “divine” fruit from the Ebony family, which is rarely seen on windowsills. Meanwhile, it is also quite possible to grow it from a seed. This is done like this:

We plant washed and slightly dried persimmon seeds in moist soil, cover with film, glass or trimmings. plastic bottle and put it in a warm place.
We periodically remove the greenhouse, ventilate and moisten the soil.
As soon as the sprouts appear, the shelter can be removed. The wait for germination is not long: literally a couple of weeks. But if you haven’t seen them during this time, then they are unlikely to appear at all. However, the germination rate of persimmons is not bad. For example, out of three seeds I planted on November 23, 2014, two sprouted successfully. Here is one of the sprouts today:

Here's a funny timelapse of how this happens:

I, too, had two plants that at first coexisted calmly in one pot. But then the leaves began to turn yellow, so the seedlings had to be urgently planted. At first, transshipment will be required more than once or twice, because persimmon has a powerful root system that develops quickly and requires free space. And moisture. Persimmons need regular watering and spraying. Therefore, we carefully monitor the soil, avoiding either drying out or overflowing.

Experienced persimmon growers recommend feeding the plant with fertilizers (mineral and organic alternately) twice a month. As soon as the “tree” grows to 20-30 cm, you can begin to shape it by pinching it. In summer, it is better to take persimmons outside or to the balcony, gradually accustoming them to the sun. But it needs to be provided with cool wintering (5-10 °C): for example, in a cellar. If a tree lives at home from November to March, sooner or later it will die.

In indoor conditions, persimmon grows only up to one and a half meters. If a tree is grafted (with a cutting into a cleft in winter or with a bud at the end of summer), then it can bear fruit within 3-4 years. Otherwise, you will have to wait just as long for the harvest (and it is not a fact that there will be one).

Date palm from dried fruits

I’ve always loved dried dates, but last year these guys surprised me: I didn’t know that something could grow from them.

It turns out, yes! Dates are not subjected to heat treatment when dried. This means that their seeds do not lose their viability. And you can try to grow a palm tree from them. It’s better to soak the seeds first. Although this is not necessary if the product is fresh, i.e. came from its homeland to our shelves quite recently. But just in case, I played it safe and soaked the date pits for about a week, changing the water every day. True, she didn’t scarify her and didn’t do other dances with a tambourine. I stuck them vertically into a mixture of peat and sand and moistened them with a spray bottle every other day or two as needed. About a month later, my future palm trees sprouted:

And here's how they grew in another month:

It’s too early to think about the harvest) Although no one will forbid us to dream, best case scenario From each date “feather” a palm tree will grow.

Provided that she has enough light and space, and I have enough patience. But, alas, I have not yet come across evidence that it is capable of bearing fruit in indoor conditions.

Caring for a date palm consists of regular watering (without drying out the earthen ball, and in winter watering is kept to a minimum) and spraying, ventilation, providing sufficient light and conditions for a cool winter. In addition, during the first five-year plan, the plant needs to be transferred annually to a larger pot.

Mango mango

Huge seeds are hidden in the fruits of this large Indian guest. “Mango” is even translated from Sanskrit as “great fruit.” Its seeds are extracted from ripe fruits, opened, the core is removed and germinated in a light and loose substrate (soil for cacti or succulents is suitable). Expanded clay drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot - as, indeed, in all other cases.

The center of the already opened seed is planted immediately. The unopened one is carefully opened (if she is ready for this) - as in this video:

If it is not possible to move the flaps apart without effort, the bone is first kept for a couple of weeks directly in water (the water is changed every other day) or wrapped in damp cotton wool/towel. It is extremely important not to let it dry out. After the emergence of seedlings, they must be sprayed regularly: mango is sensitive to air humidity, as well as light and heat. He cannot stand the cold at all, and even at +18 he begins to feel uncomfortable.

If you decide to grow mangoes from seeds, be prepared for the fact that you will have to wait 5 years, or even 10, for flowering at best. However, this does not mean at all that the matter will end in fruits: the flowers of this exotic guest It is very difficult to pollinate even under natural conditions, let alone on a windowsill in foreign latitudes.

In the case of feijoa (which is also called acca and belongs to the Myrtaceae family, which translated into the language of gardeners means some difficulties with wintering), the situation is approximately the same as with citrus fruits: varietal characteristics are almost not preserved during seed propagation, which means that seedlings will have to be vaccinated. If this does not stop you, keep in mind that seeds for planting should be taken from ripe and soft fruit (it will ripen well in a warm place). Small seeds should be carefully washed to remove pulp and dried. Sowing should be done superficially, without deepening (you can mix the seeds with sand).

If the seeds have enough light, warmth and humidity, they will germinate in about a month. In the first months, acca seedlings develop rapidly, so they need picking and handling, and then pinching to form a compact crown.

Fig tree (fig)

Fig (fig, or ficus carica) seeds for planting are “extracted” in the same way as from feijoa: they need to be carefully washed, dried and sown superficially in moist, loose soil. Then lightly “powder” them with sand, cover with film and find a warmer place for them. They sprout in about 3 weeks, during which time they need to be regularly moistened and ventilated.

Sometimes difficulties arise with fruiting, but some gardeners manage to get fig fruits from three to four year old seedlings.

Passion fruit (passiflora)

Passion fruit, also known as passionflower, is actually a tropical liana from the Passionflower family.

The fruits of this evergreen beauty from South America are edible entirely, including the crunchy seeds. However, if you plant them, there is a chance that you will have a liana, and someday you will admire its luxurious blooms without leaving your home.

Just remember to provide her with bright light and Fresh air, warmth, space, high humidity and “enhanced” nutrition.

According to legend, one Chinese emperor ordered his gardeners to be executed because they failed to grow this sugary miracle.

Isn’t it since then that lychee has been considered one of the most problematic candidates for growing from seed at home? But this is true, if only because the “Chinese plum” is one of those rare plants, which requires mycorrhiza. Otherwise, it is a very cute creature with narrow pinkish leaves.

In order to grow such a handsome guy from a grain, it’s easier to immediately go to Africa, Asia or South America and collect the fruits of the coffee tree there. Seeds ordered from an online store are unlikely to be germinated: they lose their germination very quickly (I say this from my own sad experience: it is quite possible that I am wrong, and you will have better luck). In loose, slightly acidic soil and greenhouse conditions With good lighting, a coffee bean will eventually turn into a wonderful tree.

What else can you grow from seeds? Lots of things, if only there were materials and space for an experimentarium! For example, our colleagues successfully grow kiwi, medlar and even pepino from seeds. And soon you will find out what happens if you plant avocado and pomegranate seeds.

Growing seedlings is exciting, sometimes even too exciting.

But over time, you understand that this is a rewarding task - for patient, caring and responsible “testers”. Eat fruit, plant seeds and wait for sprouts - this is the bouquet and candy period. But then the fun begins. After all, the fruits of labor will have to wait for years. And in the literal sense, you may not expect fruit at all (in the case of avocados and date palms, this is certainly true). At the same time, no one has canceled pet care - watering, fertilizing, light and thermal conditions. The main thing is to remember that we are responsible for everyone who was planted in a pot with soil and forced to sprout from seeds. And if difficulties do not frighten you, I wish you friendly shoots and generous harvests!

Photo: Andrew Mayovskyy/Rusmediabank.ru

To a friendly family already familiar to you indoor plants Southern fruit “exotics” can blend in quite harmoniously.

They will fill the house with fresh aromas, the rare beauty of their foliage and flowers, and with diligent care they will give you sunny fruits even in winter time. But before you choose the inhabitants of your future orchard, it is important to know about some of their vagaries.

All southern fruit aliens, most often found on domestic windowsills, can be roughly divided into three types:

- citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit);
- oriental (pomegranate, persimmon, peach, apricot, fig);
- exotic (banana, feijoa, kiwi, pineapple, avocado, passion fruit).

Undoubtedly, each plant has its own care requirements, which you need to carefully familiarize yourself with in advance. But some general rules there are still:

For any “exotic” you need a specially selected soil mixture, ordinary land from the yard they are unlikely to like it;

With the help of self-cross-pollination of plants by hand, you can achieve better harvest fruit;

Do not forget to provide the “southerners” with enough sunlight and heat. In some cases, it is good to stock up on artificial sources of light and heating;

If you are less interested in the fruits than in the decorative foliage of the plant, then it is permissible to place it on northern window sills;

In warm seasons, indoor fruits can be safely taken out into the fresh air, but you should not immediately leave them under the scorching sun: accustom them to direct rays gradually, starting with light partial shade;

Fruit trees can grow to quite decent sizes, so it is important to prepare new convenient containers and spacious habitats in the room for them in advance;

Fruits grown from seeds, as a rule, adapt better to new conditions, but you will have to wait at least 7-8 years for fruits from such plants, and then after grafting from a fruit-bearing tree;

Before planting, the fruit seed is washed, cleared of any remaining pulp and soaked for several days in plain water, then placed in the refrigerator for another 2-3 days. After this, deepen it into moist, prepared soil by 1.5-2 times its size, cover the container with polyethylene and regularly maintain humidity. Sprouts may appear in 1-4 weeks.

Fragrant citruses

There are many dwarf varieties specially bred for planting in containers (Meyer lemon, Key lime, Calamondin orange, Oroblanco grapefruit, etc.). But it is quite possible to grow any type of citrus fruit bought in a store by burying a fruit seed in well-selected and well-drained soil.

All citruses love regular showers, but you shouldn’t overdo it - it’s important to make sure that the soil under them doesn’t dry out. A humidifier will also be useful. Fertilizing with manganese, iron, zinc, nitrogen and microelements has a very beneficial effect on citrus fruits. Usually they are fertilized once a month.

Citrus trees, as a rule, love to delight with flowers, of which, alas, not all are ready to turn into fragrant fruit. To increase fertility, try using a soft brush to pollinate the plant yourself.

Guests from the East

Among oriental fruits, peaches, pomegranates, persimmons, figs, etc. are often grown indoors. Unlike tropical plants, guests from the East do not need to moisten the soil and air so much. They tolerate moderately warm room conditions. But they need no less sunlight. For example, peaches, nectarines, and apricots take root well on sunny windowsills with a temperature of 10-13 Celsius. During the period of fruit formation it should be warmer - from 18 to 21 C.

Indoor pomegranate can grow up to 1 m in height, so it needs a spacious pot with well-drained soil. At favorable conditions it often blooms with lovely scarlet flowers. The fruits appear in early autumn, but they rarely ripen. At the end of summer, pomegranate especially needs fresh air and sunny color. The crown of the plant needs to be trimmed annually.

It can become quite flexible among oriental fruits. It is grown from dry seeds at warm room temperature (above 20 C). In winter, the heat is reduced to +12-15 C and the plant is placed away from heating appliances. Loves the sun, except for too direct frying rays, moderate watering and organic fertilizing (chicken or pigeon droppings diluted with water 1:10 are good).

Tropical whims

One of the tempting ideas for exotic connoisseurs is often to grow a pineapple from the top of a fresh fruit. The planting mechanism is simple: cut off the green top of the fruit with pulp and place it in damp sand, then water it regularly. In cool months, the future plant is covered with film until roots appear. However, indoor pineapple very rarely produces real fruits, but the original pointed leaves look quite decorative.

Those who dream of having in their apartment banana palm You should immediately get ready for painstaking work. These plants are very demanding. They usually reproduce by suckers or seeds. Their development requires high temperatures (+25-29 C), even in winter (at least 16 C). Abundant watering and regular organic fertilizing are fruitful. Bananas may appear after at least 3 years. It is important to avoid strong drafts.

For beginners, we can advise you to tame coffee or. They are quite capricious and are ready to regularly please with harvests. In winter, it is important to provide them with a temperature no higher than +10 C and to maintain moist air around the plants at all times, for example, by spraying them regularly.

If you wish, you can grow almost all overseas fruits at home. The main thing is to be patient and carefully study the care recommendations. Good luck with your fruit experiments!

Many novice gardeners are familiar with that same feeling when a fragile sprout suddenly emerges from a seed planted by your hand.

A fragile sprout breaks into the light from a seed

Some people have a feeling of miracle and involvement in Nature. For others, “God Mode” turns on. But in a confined space, and even in winter, both often result in uncontrolled botanical ecstasy, and the seeds of all the exotic fruits found in the area are sent into the ground in generous handfuls.

“If you plant this seed, you will grow a whole peach tree, all covered with juicy peaches.” Photo from the site choklingtersar.ru This is understandable: growing a lemon, pomegranate, or even a peach from a seed is much more interesting than buying a ready-made plant or getting it from a cutting. Let's try to find out which fruit seeds can be planted and what such experiments at home can lead to.

From seeds to citruses

Representatives of the Citrus genus are beautiful, aromatic, versatile and available for experimentation almost all year round. The seeds selected for sowing should be as fresh as possible: without additional moisture, their germination rate decreases every day.

General planting recommendations are quite simple: wash the seeds and plant them in a well-moistened mixture of garden soil, peat and river sand (or in special soil for citrus fruits). As soon as the sprouts have 1-2 true leaves, they need to be planted. It’s better to immediately sow them in separate pots or cups.

Citrus seeds are interesting because you never know what will grow from them: seedlings, especially hybrids, usually do not retain varietal characteristics your parents. A wild plant will grow from a citrus seed, and you may have to wait 10 years for your own harvest from it. Therefore, if your goal is to collect lemons or oranges directly from the windowsill, it is better to find cuttings of the desired varieties and graft your seedlings. This can be done one and a half years after planting.

If your goal is to collect lemons or oranges directly from the windowsill, it is better to find cuttings of the desired varieties and plant your seedlings

The most popular “supplier” of material for citrus experiments was and remains lemon. You can learn about your personal experience of growing lemons from seeds in this article.

Lemon on the windowsill

And the general rules for caring for a home citrus garden are outlined in the article Tame a bright fruit.

Persimmon from the seed

Diospyros, or persimmon, is a “divine” fruit from the Ebony family, which is rarely seen on windowsills. Meanwhile, it is also quite possible to grow it from a seed. This is done like this:

We plant washed and slightly dried persimmon seeds in moistened soil, cover with film, glass or a piece of plastic bottle and place in a warm place;
We periodically remove the “greenhouse”, ventilate and moisten the soil;
As soon as the sprouts appear, the shelter can be removed.

The wait for germination is not long: literally a couple of weeks. But if you haven’t seen them during this time, then they are unlikely to appear at all. However, the germination rate of persimmons is not bad. For example, out of three seeds I planted on November 23, 2014, two sprouted successfully. Here is one of the sprouts today:

Persimmon seedling 2 months after planting. Photo: herbivicus And here is a funny time-lapse of how this happens:

I, too, had two plants that at first coexisted calmly in one pot. But then the leaves began to turn yellow, so the seedlings had to be urgently planted. At first, transshipment will be required more than once or twice, because Persimmon has a powerful root system that develops quickly and requires free space. And moisture. Persimmons need regular watering and spraying. Therefore, we carefully monitor the soil, avoiding either drying out or overflowing.

Experienced persimmon growers advise feeding the plant with fertilizers (mineral and organic alternately) twice a month. As soon as the “tree” grows to 20-30 cm, you can begin to shape it by pinching it. In summer, it is better to take persimmons outside or to the balcony, gradually accustoming them to the sun. But it needs to be provided with a cool wintering (+5...+10 °C): for example, in the basement. If a tree lives at home from November to March, sooner or later it will die.

Read more about the types and varieties of persimmons, as well as how to care for them and where you can get material for planting and grafting here.

Date palm from dried fruits

I’ve always loved dried dates, but last year these guys surprised me: I didn’t know that something could grow from them.

You can grow a palm tree from date seeds

It turns out, yes! Dates when drying not subject to heat treatment. This means that their seeds do not lose their viability. And you can try to grow a palm tree from them. It’s better to soak the seeds first. Although this is not necessary if the product is fresh, i.e. came from its homeland to our shelves quite recently. But just in case, I played it safe and soaked the date pits for about a week, changing the water every day. True, she didn’t scarify her and didn’t do other dances with a tambourine. I stuck them vertically into a mixture of peat and sand and moistened them with a spray bottle every other day or two as needed. About a month later, my future palm trees sprouted:

Date shoots

And here's how they grew in another month:

Date palms 2 months after planting

It’s too early to think about the harvest) Although no one will forbid us to dream, in the best case, from a date “feather” this feathered miracle will grow:

Date palm. Photo from the site dachnicam.ru

This is provided that she has enough light and space, and I have enough patience. But, alas, I have not yet come across evidence that it is capable of bearing fruit in indoor conditions.

Date palm care consists of regular watering (without drying out the earthen clod, and in winter watering is kept to a minimum) and spraying, ventilation, providing sufficient light and conditions for a cool winter. In addition, during the first five-year plan, the plant needs to be transferred annually to a larger pot. But how nice it must be to sit down under a palm tree and drink tea in the evening!

Mango mango

Mango The center of the already opened seed is planted immediately. The unopened one is carefully opened (if she is ready for this) - as in this video:

If it is not possible to move the flaps apart without effort, the bone is first kept for a couple of weeks directly in water (the water is changed every other day) or wrapped in damp cotton wool/towel. At the same time, it is extremely important do not allow it to dry out. After the shoots appear, they will have to be sprayed regularly: mango is sensitive to air humidity, as well as light and heat. It cannot stand the cold at all, and even at +18°C it begins to feel uncomfortable. Well, if everything suits him, soon you will grow something like that.

If you decide to grow mangoes from seeds, be prepared for the fact that you will have to wait 5, or even 10, years for flowering at best. However, this does not mean at all that the matter will end in fruit: the flowers of this exotic guest are very difficult to pollinate even under natural conditions , let alone a window sill in foreign latitudes.

Feijoa

If the seeds have enough light, warmth and humidity, they will germinate in about a month. In the first months, acca seedlings develop rapidly, so they need

picking

and transshipment, and then pinching to form a compact

Fig tree (fig)

Sometimes difficulties arise with fruiting, but some gardeners manage to get

fruits are already from three to four year old seedlings.

Passion fruit (passiflora)

Passion fruit, also known as passionflower, is actually a tropical liana from the Passionflower family.

Passion fruit, also known as passion flower

Passion flower Just don’t forget to provide it with bright light and fresh air, warmth, space, high humidity and “enhanced” nutrition.

Lychee

According to legend, one Chinese emperor ordered his gardeners to be executed because they failed to grow this sugary miracle.

Isn't it since then

is considered one of the most problematic candidates for growing from seed at home? But this is true, if only because the “Chinese plum” is one of those rare plants that requires

mycorrhiza

Otherwise, it is a very cute creature with narrow pinkish leaves.

coffee tree

In order to grow such a cute guy from a grain, it’s easier to immediately go to Africa, Asia or South America and pick the fruits of the coffee tree there. Seeds ordered from an online store are unlikely to be germinated: they lose their germination very quickly (I say this from my own sad experience, it is quite possible that I am wrong, and you will have better luck). In loose, slightly acidic soil and greenhouse conditions with good lighting, the coffee bean will eventually turn into a wonderful tree.

coffee tree

Growing seedlings is exciting, sometimes even too exciting.

Overall, growing seedlings is an exciting activity.

Have you tried growing something from a seed? Let's share our experience!

Desert Rose

The beautiful desert rose grows in desert areas of Africa and the Middle East. The name says it all: it thrives in hot, dry conditions. Although the plant is shaped like a bonsai tree, it has a wide trunk that stores water in case of drought. Make sure that the flower is in the light and that the pot has good drainage. In winter, plants enter what is called a dormant period, so don't worry if your rose leaves fall off. Keep the flower in a cool, sunny place, and when the outside temperature rises above 22 degrees, expose it to fresh air to stimulate growth.

banana bush

The banana bush is known for its sweet, tropical aroma, but it has nothing in common with the herb that produces its well-known fruit. Magnolia brownish belongs to the Magnoliaceae family and produces typical cup-shaped flowers on compact bushes. The latter usually do not grow more than a meter in height. Banana bushes can be safely grown at home. All you need is to provide it with partial sun, moderate watering and average room temperature. It will bloom peacefully.

Boviea curly

This specimen is an excellent example for those who are still completely new to growing indoor plants, since this flower is able to withstand a wide variety of conditions and will tolerate even poor care. In the spring, the bulb pushes out vigorous shoots with lacy foliage, and in the fall the flowering process weakens. In order for the plant to develop better, you need to install a trellis that will support the foliage. Try to place it in a dry and sunny place.

Plaun

This is not a very tall plant, but it fits perfectly into modern houses. Moss moss grows well in low light conditions but requires a moist environment. This is an ideal plant for a mini terrarium, and it will also decorate the windowsill throughout the year.

A coffee tree

Arabica coffee is a product that gives the usual a coffee tree. This is a drink that keeps you on your toes. Although you may get a headache waiting for enough berries if a specimen is showing off on your windowsill. The tree has beautiful glossy foliage and is a member of the Rubiaceae family, so you can expect fragrant white flowers to precede the red berries that produce the grains.

Coffee plants need moist conditions and moderate light. They are capable of growing quite quickly, you can prune them and they will grow back within a year before flowering.

Guernia

This is one of the quirkiest plants you can have in your home. Wax flowers look artificial, but they are real and come from South Africa. Like other members of the Kutrovaceae family, Guernia needs sandy soil and scorching sun to better growth. Keep small plants on your windowsill where you can admire their strange anatomy.

Titanopsis

This is a small and very unusual plant that needs rocky soil and plenty of light, conditions should be the same as in South Africa, because that's where it comes from. If you're lucky, your specimen may even bloom with small yellow buds, but they only last a couple of days.

Mimosa bashful

Not surprisingly, this flower supported the belief that plants have nervous system and feelings. Although we now know that the sudden movement of leaves in response to touch is actually the movement of water in plant cells, the reaction of Mimosa pudica still fascinates the observer. This plant is considered a weed in tropical areas. Lots of sun and moderate watering are the best care for this unusual indoor specimen.

Takka

This is perhaps the only flower of its kind with somber dark petals and long drooping appendages that are classified as bracts. They are thin threads growing from a flower. If you can grow an orchid, you can grow this exotic specimen. The flower needs good lighting, high humidity and excellent air circulation.

So if you find yourself in a shopping center or visiting an online store, do not look closely at the usual plants. Better pay attention to the exotic, which will please the eye.

Try growing one of these exotic plants from seeds yourself at home. Moreover, it is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.

1. Citrus fruits

With proper planting and care, citrus plants develop quite quickly, but fruiting does not occur soon. Therefore, to enjoy homemade lemon or orange, you will have to be patient: the first fruits will appear no earlier than in 5-7 years.

Lemon and tangerine

To grow citrus fruits from seeds, rinse the seeds with warm water, dry for 1-2 hours and sow in a pot of soil designed for growing a specific type of citrus plant.

The pot in which you place the seed must be at least 2 liters, since it is not recommended to replant the plant for the first few years. Don't forget to add drainage to the bottom.

Different types of citrus fruits have different seed germination times: from 3 to 8 weeks. Tangerines grow slower than others.

Citrus fruits grown from seeds at home reach a height of no more than 90 cm.

2. Avocado

This is an unpretentious plant, so even a beginner can easily grow it. Peel the brown skin off a ripe avocado pit, plant it with the blunt end down so that the pointed end protrudes from the ground, and water regularly.

The seed should hatch after 3-12 weeks. Germination time depends on many factors: proper watering, seed maturity, etc.

When the seed cracks and a sprout emerges from the crack, plant it in a small pot with any fertile soil, half-deep. Water the plant in a timely manner - and after 3 months it will grow up to half a meter in height.

3. Feijoa

Growing feijoa from seeds at home is also not difficult. Separate the seeds of a ripe fruit from the pulp, wash in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, dry and sow in a medium-sized pot with a mixture of leaf soil, peat and river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1 to a depth of no more than 0.5 cm. It is best to do this in February.

Feijoa blooms beautifully

Then moisten the soil with a spray bottle and place the pot on a well-lit windowsill. Water the crops in a timely manner - and in a month the seeds will germinate. The first fruits will appear after 5-6 years.

4. Passion fruit (passiflora)

This tropical liana likes to grow in a warm and ventilated place, but not in a draft, with good lighting and high humidity.

passion fruit

Passion fruit seeds are fairly easy to plant. The most suitable time for this is mid-spring.

Remove the seeds from ripe fruits, place them on a clean towel and rub gently. When the juice sacs open, rinse the seeds with water and dry in a dark place.

Sow the seeds in a container with a mixture of compost, topsoil and river sand in equal proportions. It is better to sow in small furrows located at a distance of 5 cm from each other.

There is no need to bury the seeds, just sprinkle them with a thin layer of soil and immediately moisten them with a spray bottle. With proper care, passion fruit will bloom 2-4 years after sowing.

5. Pomegranate

Pomegranate grown from seed blooms already in 3-4 years, but its fruits take a very long time to ripen at home. Therefore, these plants are grown more out of interest than for the purpose of enjoying delicious pomegranates (as the fruits of this crop are called in botany).

Pomegranate and its shoots

Water the crops in a timely manner. After 1-2 months, shoots will appear. After they get stronger, transplant them into separate pots.

Please note that the pomegranate must remain dormant all winter, so move it to a cool place every year in late autumn.

6. Pepino

Pepino, or melon pear

This plant is often called melon pear because its fruit looks like a pear and tastes like melon. To grow pepino at home, remove the seeds from the fruit, place them in a shallow container, wrap them in damp toilet paper, cover with plastic wrap and place them in a dark place with a temperature of about 25°C.

Once every 2-3 days, moisten the seeds with a spray bottle. When they hatch, move the container to a well-lit place. When the cotyledons appear, pick up the seedlings and plant them in a pot with fertile soil. Please note that pepino is very demanding of light.

7. Date

A date palm grown from a seed at home develops quite quickly and after 5-7 years can turn into a full-fledged tree. But, unfortunately, you should not expect fruit from such a plant: dates do not bear fruit at home.

Date fruit and date palm

8. Kiwi

Kiwi seedlings

To grow kiwi from seeds at home, you need to select a ripe fruit with an intact peel, remove the seeds from it and peel the pulp. At the same time, try not to damage the integrity of the small seeds.

Try growing these exotic plants from seeds. They will decorate your home and add an unusual look to your usual flower garden. And they will also give you the joy of an experiment, the results of which may come as a real surprise to you!

Growing tangerines at home from seeds

Each of us eats at least some imported fruits and vegetables every week. Some of them simply do not grow here in a certain season, and some are completely absent due to unsuitable climate.

But almost everyone at least once in their life thought about how great it would be to have in the garden there is an exotic tree on which tangerines, lemons, persimmons or pomegranates would grow. It's not as impossible as you might think. Majority exotic plants can be grown at home, in a greenhouse or even on the street. For this it is enough only provide the plant with proper care and grow it correctly.

Growing tangerines at home from seeds

Quite a popular home tree. Caring for it is not as difficult as many of you think. Mandarin is easy to care for and is a fairly resilient plant.. Such a tree can grow both from a seedling and from an ordinary seed, which you can find in ripe fruit. If you are going to buy a seedling, it is worth noting that there are both fruit-bearing and decorative tangerines. But, if you are not looking for easy ways and decide to grow your tree from scratch, then you will have to work hard.

The first and most important thing to do is take a few seeds. Why several? The fact is that not every seed can germinate and only one can germinate, this is a lost cause, because you are unlikely to be lucky the first time A. After you have chosen the seeds you like, you need to start germinating them. To do this, you need to take a small piece of fabric, place gauze there and moisten it all. It is important not to add too much water, keep your cloth and gauze damp but not too wet. Next, you need to put the bones on the gauze and cover them with a cloth on top.

After the future tangerine hatches, it needs to be planted in the ground. You will most likely have to collect the soil yourself; it consists of turf soil, sand, rotted cow dung, leafy soil. At the bottom of the pot it is necessary to make drainage from stones or expanded clay.

The first three weeks after planting are the active period of tangerine growth. Therefore, for the first two weeks it is better to feed your tree with mineral or organic fertilizer. You can also buy special fertilizer for citrus trees. You will need to replant once a year, trying as much as possible not to damage the roots. When the tangerine is eight years old, replanting can be reduced.

Since this tree lives in warm countries, it loves the sun and warmth. In winter, the temperature should not fall below 14 degrees. Daily moistening is also necessary, and in summer watering several times a day, in winter only after the soil dries out. To keep the fruits sweet from April to September, you need to actively feed the tree. But the fruits depend not only on this. After four years of life, the first fruits usually appear on the tangerine, but they are sour because they are wild. To get sweet and tasty tangerines, you will have to graft from an already fruiting tangerine.

Growing pomegranate at home

This tree is quite unpretentious and looks very unusual in a pot, which is why many people want grow it at home. And this is quite possible. It is enough to have pomegranate seeds with you, which can be obtained from the fruit purchased in the store. The pit must be freed from pulp, then rinsed in cold water, wiped well and dried for 24 hours. This will let the seeds know that they are ready to grow.

Growing pomegranate at home

To do this, you need to prepare the soil in advance, which will include peat, soil and sand. After this, the soil needs to be moistened and the seed placed at a depth of 1 cm; it is important to maintain the distance between the seeds that you plant. The pot needs to be covered with polyethylene and placed in a sunny, warm place to create everything the necessary conditions for growth. Usually the first shoots appear within a couple of weeks and sprout quite quickly. From the sprouted sprouts, you need to select the most viable ones and continue to grow them.

It is advisable to plant each selected sprout in a separate pot. The main thing in growing pomegranate is that it has enough light throughout the day.. It does not require abundant watering, once a week in summer, once a month in winter, as the soil dries out. During the flowering period and active growth, that is, in spring and summer the tree needs to be fed monthly. Pomegranates can begin to bear fruit in the third or fifth year of life.

Growing banana at home

Banana seeds alas, it is impossible to extract from the purchased fruit, so you will have to either buy them or buy a ready-made seedling. The shell of banana seeds is quite thick, so it is better to help the seed break through it. To do this, it is enough to pierce it with a needle, but very little, without touching the seed itself, so as not to damage it. Each seed must be planted in a separate small pot with soil, which consists of four parts river sand and one part peat.

The seeds need to be placed on already moistened soil and slightly pressed into it. Next, the pot is covered with polyethylene. The pot needs to be placed in sunny place, but so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight. You will also need to ventilate it once a week and periodically spray it so that the soil does not dry out. But it is also important not to over-moisten the substrate. Seeds take a very long time to germinate, from a month to three months.

Bananas are not particularly demanding to care for., the main thing for his growth is a large number of light (but indirect sunlight), abundant watering and frequent spraying, because bananas often grow in tropical forests. In addition, it is important that the air temperature does not fall below 20 degrees.

After three years, when a large number of leaves (from twelve) appear on the tree, the tree may begin to bloom and even bear fruit. The fruits may not be very tasty, but quite tolerable, as for a home tree.

Growing kiwi at home

Growing this tree in your own pot a pretty simple task. Kiwi is not particularly demanding to care for and will grow well on your windowsill, if there is no draft there. To grow kiwi from seeds, you need to find a ripe, soft fruit at your local grocery store.

Growing kiwi at home

After you have chosen a fruit, you should take out several dozen seeds from it and wash them cold water from the pulp, so that during germination there are no bacteria on the seeds and they do not become moldy in the future. You can rinse using either a sieve or gauze. Then the already peeled seeds should be placed in a glass filled with water at room temperature and placed on a warm windowsill, preferably above the radiator.

After about seven days, the seeds will begin to hatch; if this does not happen within this period, the water must be replaced with fresh water. If this happens, the seeds will need a greenhouse. “Build” is very easy. To do this you will need damp gauze or cloth, a glass or a jar. Seeds that have hatched should be placed on a damp cloth or gauze and covered tightly with a glass. Under the influence of such a greenhouse, the seeds will quickly sprout the first sprouts after two to three days.

Sprouted seeds need to be placed in the ground. It is better to take a separate pot for each seed or pair of seeds. And you can either buy the soil or lay it yourself; it consists of peat, sand and black soil. The seeds should be placed on the prepared soil and sprinkled with a little soil. Then moisten it daily with a spray bottle or simply cover the pot with polyethylene or cover it tightly with glass to create a greenhouse. As your kiwi grows, it should be kept constantly moist and warm. The soil should not be allowed to dry out, and it is also necessary to constantly moisten the plant by spraying it. In addition, the tree needs to be provided with constant light throughout the day.

Growing figs at home

The fig tree is also quite unpretentious in care and cultivation.. You can buy it either as a ready-made seedling or grow it from the seeds of a fruit you bought in a store. In general, in its homeland the plant lives in a warm climate, so it is not possible to grow it outside due to the lack of warm winters.

Growing figs at home

Seeds can be obtained from both fresh and dried figs. After the seeds are removed, they must be thoroughly washed and placed in warm water for two to three days. This is necessary in order to select viable seeds. During this period, seeds that are not able to germinate will float, while viable ones will settle to the bottom, due to the weight gained due to absorbed moisture.

After this, the seeds will need to germinate traditional method using moistened gauze or cloth. If you do not want to germinate the seeds for a long time, you can do this directly in the soil. To do this, place the seeds in moistened sand and lightly sprinkle them, then cover them with polyethylene or glass to create a mini greenhouse. Future plants should be germinated in coarse-grained wet sand, since other soil will have a detrimental effect on the future tree and will not provide the necessary nutrients

After the seeds germinate, they can be replanted in soil, which consists of a mixture of regular flower soil and sand. A growing plant needs to be watered and sprayed frequently to help it grow faster. The pot with the fig tree should be placed in a shaded place so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight.

In the third to fifth year of life, fig tree may bear its first fruits.

Growing mangoes at home

A fruit that many of us have only seen on TV or smelled only in food or hygiene products, Mangoes can be grown at home, having only one fruit with him. But even if your tree does not bear fruit, you can enjoy its wonderful flowering, as it is extremely beautiful and fragrant. But, it is worth considering that mango is a rather massive tree and therefore it will need an appropriate pot and space.

Growing mangoes at home

After you have chosen a ripe fruit from which you will grow your tree, you must carefully remove the seed. After this, it must be thoroughly washed to remove any pulp so that it does not remain anywhere. After this, you can begin germination.

To do this, you need to take a small glass or shot glass, fill it with warm water and place ¾ of the seeds in it. This is quite difficult to do, since the seed is unlikely to want to stand vertically, so you will have to be smart. This structure should be placed in a warm and sunny place. The seed will germinate within fourteen days and up to a month. The plant will then sprout one or more shoots, which are separate plants. By the way, before germination, the seed needs to be dried for several days.

After you notice the sprouts, they need to be removed from the shell under which they are hidden. This must be done as carefully as possible so as not to damage anything. Then you can start planting. Each sprouted seed must be grown in a separate pot with soil, which consists of turf soil for ordinary indoor plants.

Young mango loves moisture very much, but water should not stagnate in the pot. Like most tropical plants, mango loves light and warmth.

But, if there is one minus in growing in a pot. Your tree is unlikely to ever bloom or bear fruit. The fact is that mangoes have a very large root system and therefore in an ordinary pot there will simply not be enough space for it and it will not be able to develop normally. But even the mango tree itself, without fruits, looks very beautiful and unusual, so it can be planted as a living decoration.

But don't be upset. Any plant can be purchased already adapted for growing in cramped conditions. But for this you will need to contact the nursery. Such a tree will be quite expensive, but it will be quite capable of blooming and bearing fruit.

The same can be said about other trees. Each of them grows in warm climates, because they need certain conditions for existence and normal functioning. But botanists have long ago solved this problem by creating special hybrids or dwarf species that feel great in apartment conditions and are able to bear fruit. But it's worth knowing that trees grown from seed are much stronger and more powerful than hybrid seedlings and look more impressive.