Worth knowing:
- All olives, citrus plants, oleanders, laurels, and other Mediterranean-origin plants thrive in our climate in spring, summer, and autumn, but Polish winters can be too harsh for them. If we want them to survive unfavourable conditions without damage, we should move them—together with their containers—indoors to cool, bright rooms just before the first frosts. Kept at a temperature of 5–10°C and watered sparingly, they will safely make it through until the next warm season.
- Figs are one of those Mediterranean plants that naturally shed their leaves in autumn in our conditions. Because of this, container-grown specimens can be easily overwintered in basements, while those planted in the ground can stay outdoors. There is no need to worry about them—just plant them in suitable soil, in sheltered locations, and cover the roots for winter with a thick layer of mulch, such as bark. Young fig plants should additionally be protected with winter horticultural fleece during frost periods.
- The growth cycle of almost all citrus plants does not follow our seasonal pattern. This means that, unlike native apple, pear, or plum trees, they can flower, set fruit, and ripen simultaneously. It is worth appreciating that many of them (such as lemons) emit a characteristic fragrance even when they are not flowering or fruiting, thanks to essential oils contained in their leaves.
- Our growing medium is suitable not only for cultivation but also, when mixed with aggregates such as perlite, for rooting cuttings and layering. Almost all Mediterranean plants can be propagated vegetatively. Propagation from seed is also possible, but then one must wait several years—or even over a decade—for the first flowering and fruiting.
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