Image Source: Myles Ritchie - The Outdoor Circle "Ohia trees will become unhealthy if the soil they are planted in becomes saturated and waterlogged. To avoid this problem, plant your Ohia in a soil with good drainage. The soil should also be rich in organic material, which will nourish the growing Ohia tree and keep it healthy. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball. The Ohia roots will have sufficient room to expand in a hole of this size. Make the hole roughly the same depth as the root ball, so that the trunk of the seedling will not be buried. Plan to water your Ohia tree at least once a week, using water from a household hose. Hours after watering, make sure that the soil is draining well. You should not see any puddles around the base of the Ohia tree, and the soil should be damp but not saturated. Once planted it should be watered daily for up to 3-4 months in well drained soil. After that once every 2-3 days is sufficient unless you live in a very dry place or on the beach. In order to keep the tree healthy and encourage its growth, you can also apply a fertilizer. Purchase an 8-8-8 or 13-13-13 fertilizer, and apply it to the base of the Ohia tree once every six months. Ohia trees need near-constant sunlight during daylight hours, and so should be planted in an open space that affords plenty of light.[3] Do not plant your Ohia tree near a large wall or building that will block the sun. Similarly, do not plant the Ohia near a larger tree or bush whose foliage will prevent sun from reaching the Ohia. Plant the tree at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from your doors, garage door, or windows that you enjoy leaving open because the tree will attract bees, wasps, and other insects. Ohia trees grow quickly, and will become root-bound if left in a pot for too long. Put the plant in soil in the ground as soon as it grows large enough to encourage healthy growth, or about 1 foot (0.3 meters) tall. Young Ohia trees and bushes that have not fully grown may prefer partial sun (about 6 hours of sun exposure a day), until they reach maturity. If your Ohia is in the ground, you won’t be able to change its sun exposure as it matures because it dislikes root disturbance." Source: Lauren Kurtz (2019) https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-an-Ohia-Tree Image Source: Myles Ritchie - The Outdoor Circle
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