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title: "POT SIZING HELP NEEDED!! My tangerine tree is currently in a 14” pot…"
description: "POT SIZING HELP NEEDED!! My tangerine tree is currently in a 14” pot and needs to be repotted into a larger one. I’ve read that repotting into something “too…"
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author: "Farryn"
published: "2025-04-26T14:49:20.705423Z"
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# POT SIZING HELP NEEDED!! My tangerine tree is currently in a 14” pot…

_Posted by Farryn on 2025-04-26_

POT SIZING HELP NEEDED!!

My tangerine tree is currently in a 14” pot and needs to be repotted into a larger one. I’ve read that repotting into something “too big” is a bad idea. What size pot should I purchase?

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## 7 comments

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-04-26

Is there a reason why you’re not putting it in the ground?

#### Farryn replied on 2025-04-27

I’d like to be able to move it indoors during the winter. My area gets below the cold hardy temps rated for citrus, and we experience about 2 months of pretty cold weather. Would it be better in the ground? I’ve just always heard citrus trees were very sensitive to the cold.

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-04-28

I believe that there is a way to keep frost off them in the winters. I’ve seen sprinklers on at night even in Florida. It gets cold there in winter too in the northern part where I lived. You can keep doing what you’re doing until the tree gets huge. Or build a big greenhouse! Ha, ha! That’s what king Louis the14th did.

#### Farryn replied on 2025-04-28

I’m in north Florida! Sounds like you’re familiar with the weather here! As you know, we don’t get all that much cold weather, but when we do, it gets COLD! I’m not sure how old my tree is currently, but I’d like to keep it in a pot at least through this winter to give it a good chance at survival. I’ll plant in ground next spring!

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-04-30

Hope it goes well. I lived in Pensacola for a while!

### Koval gardening commented on 2025-05-01

For trees, a big pot should be fine just be careful of the watering. Make sure it completely dries out before watering due to root rot.  
My citrus fruit trees are planted in huge pots and I bring them indoors because I live in Oregon. I just really really pay attention to watering and over the years once the tree is established it should be no problem.

#### Farryn replied on 2025-05-01

Thank you for the advice!

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