Symbolism & fun facts
Light
Watering
Temperature
Care
Baby
Here I am! Your very own baby ginkgo tree. I hope you will take good care of me. Put me somewhere indoors with lots of light and give me a little water every other day.
After 2 weeks
After 2 weeks of pampering, it is time for a larger pot! Preferably a pot of 2 litres or more with holes for drainage underneath (so I don’t ‘drown’).
Outside
You can now put me outside. Put me in partial shade for a week or so, so I can acclimatise to the harsh sun. In autumn my leaves turn yellow before I shed them.
Teenager
What you nurture will grow. I do my very best. Once I am twice the height of my pot, it is time for a larger home.
Fertilizer & temperature
In summer, I thrive outside in a sunny and warm spot. I get a little peckish when I develop new leaves and will be very grateful for a little extra plant food!
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You need not worry about me in winter. I can tolerate temperatures of -35°C during dormancy.