can you plant moringa in pots Moringa oleifera – Conservatory Archives

can you plant moringa in pots Moringa oleifera – Conservatory ArchivesNative to tropical areas of northern India but cultivated around the world for its nutritional uses, Moringa oleifera can be fairly fast growing and drought tolerant. From slender light brown green stems dainty green foliage emerges, eventually producing dense but airy canopies. Moringa oleifera can be deciduous, meaning it may lose leaves in autumn winter, if temperatures remain consistent they may retain some foliage until spring. WATERING In Summer

Native to tropical areas of northern India but cultivated around the world for its nutritional uses, Moringa oleifera can be fairly fast-growing and drought tolerant. From slender light brown-green stems dainty green foliage emerges, eventually producing dense but airy canopies. 

Moringa oleifera can be deciduous, meaning it may lose leaves in autumn/winter, if temperatures remain consistent they may retain some foliage until spring. 

WATERING

In Summer water thoroughly when top few layers of soil are dry, keep humidity high. During A/W reduce watering while the plant is dormant. Spring gradually increase watering - depending on temperature and light exposure. 

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun. Protect from harsh afternoon sun during the summer. 

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser 1-2 times a year.

REPOTTING

Can remain the same pot for a number of years, only repot when roots begin to protrude from the bottom of the nursery pot. Use a very well-draining cactus potting mix, with a minimum of 50% extra drainage medium (such as pumice, gravel or perlite).

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in plastic nursery pot.