Aboutnick mccann Expertise I can give concise answers on growing plants in containers instead of the ground, why and how to plant them and how to maintain them.
Experience Master Gardner in Charlotte County Florida,,with 10 years experience.
Organizations Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County, Florida
Education/Credentials Associates Degree
Past/Present Clients I am currently also an expert in the Tropical Plant dept.
Question Hi, I have a matilija poppy that is in a 3 gallon container. At it's tallest it is about 2 feet high. How long I can grow it in the container safely? Does it need to get into the ground right away? I sure hope you can help me!
Regards,
Maria
Answer Hi Maria, that would be tantamount to trying to raise an elephant in a shed....the roots system is going to be the precluding factor here, it will need way more room then even the largest containers can provide; these poppys spread with new bulbs forming throughout the year and need all the room you can give them to do so. Pruning the roots periodically is the only way to keep them under control. It would do fine for a couple of months, but then as it got cramped, it would begin to effect the plant in general. Nick
