How to grow pistachio potted plants

Pistachio potted plant maintenance

Pistachio trees are highly adaptable to the environment and have strong characteristics of drought resistance, barrenness resistance, heat resistance and cold resistance. Therefore, they are suitable for planting in arid, semi-arid, dry and hot river valley areas, semi-desert areas and hilly slopes.

How to grow pistachio in pots

Pistachio has a strong ability to adapt to temperature and can tolerate high and low temperature environments. It is not picky about soil and can grow on almost all types of soil. It likes moisture, but is also very drought-resistant. It is generally planted in areas with an annual precipitation of 200-400 mm.

How to grow pistachio in pots

1. It is easy to grow and care for pistachio trees. They are naturally drought-resistant and only need to be watered once every 5-7 days. There is no need to water them too frequently. Just keep the soil in the pot semi-moist. Too much moisture will affect their growth. In the summer, when the temperature is higher, you can water them once every 3-5 days. If the soil is too dry, the pistachio fruits will not be harvested. In the winter, you can water them at noon.

2. Adequate light can make pistachios grow better. During the period of pistachio maturation, it needs sufficient light, so the potted plants should be placed in a sunny place.

How often to water pistachio potted plants

Pistachios prefer a humid growing environment, but they are also highly drought-resistant. They can be watered every day in spring and summer, but watering should be controlled in autumn and winter, and only once a week is sufficient.

Pistachio potted plant pruning

The growth of branches, angles and fullness of buds vary depending on the variety, age, rootstock and external conditions of pistachios. Therefore, when pruning, you should follow the tree's growth and induce the tree to take shape. You can trim off the overgrown and old branches and leaves.

Precautions for the maintenance of pistachio potted plants

Pistachio is extremely shade-tolerant and can be grown in a place with sufficient diffuse light. Apply oxygen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once a month. Pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees. Keep the soil slightly moist and do not let it be too dry or too waterlogged.