Dreading the idea of decorating your entire house for Christmas in your busy work schedule? If you haven’t put up the Christmas decorations yet, Fear Not!; The Grump trees are here for your rescue – minimalist, quirky AND time effective, all at once!
Grinch Trees
Well, then take note because the sale of Grinch trees, popularly known as the Grump trees are all set to start. They are known for their imperfectly perfect shape that looks exactly like the Grinch’s head. However, they can a great source of breeze and shade because they tend to grow astonishingly huge if you are able to find the right stop for them in the great outdoors. Sorry to spoil the Christmas spirit because the Grinch trees are not a creation of the magical powers of Christmas; rather they are in fact closely related to coniferous family of trees, particularly the lemon cypress.
This explains why these trees are believed to have a lemony and citrus fragrance to them. As the legend goes, even Grinch is believed to be fond of all things fruity such as melons, limes, cherries and much more! They come wrapped in a red sack, bound by an adorable little red ribbon and are garnished with beautiful ornament on top.
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Perfect Grinch Trees
Here are some things to keep in mind to grow a perfect Grump Tree:
Since the Grump trees can grow to a stupendous height of atleast 15 feet and sometimes even grow double that size, they tend to maintain their cone-shaped stature. If you are “bent” on paying tribute to the great Grinch himself, then you can hang hefty ornaments or décor to retain its bent, slouchy posture. For those who prefer to grow them indoors, you can place the tree in a ceramic or a regular plant pot made of terracotta, metal or even stone. Please ensure that you have made enough holes for the water to drain. Unlike Mr. Grinch himself who prefers to live in shadowy and gloomy spaces, these trees find the sunny areas more favourable for their growth. So, if you plan to grow them indoors see to it that they get an adequate sunlight – atleast 6 to 8 hours. Besides the refreshing lemony fragrance, it is not a fussy plant as it can withstand extreme weather conditions of the summer and winter alike. However, do keep in mind to keep them out during the winter to avoid frosted foliage, just like they do not require complete, hot sunlight. Like many of us, as the Grump tree grows old, the leaves tend to turn yellow from the bright green Grinch-looking wonders they were!Though the pests can rarely affect its growth, it is very crucial to wash out these sturdy plants before planting them outside. If you plant to water them, do so in the mornings and afternoons so that there is a good deal of time for the water to seep in to the roots and not stay stagnant and dampen the leaves, which is often a recipe for attracting pests and fungi. So, don’t forget to water at least once in a week!They are generally adaptive plants that become acclimatised to any kind of soil, be it alkaline or acidic or even neutral. One thing they cannot stand, however, is being in the shade or a gloomy area. During the spring season, it is the best time for feeding the tree with a little extra love with a little hint of 20-20-20 fertilizers that slowly help us nourish the grump trees to perfection.
These are some of the most crucial tips to keep in your mind before buying the grinch tree. Or else, you know they can grumpier than the person they are famously named after! Grow a grump tree, because it is the most wonderful time of the year for them in your beloved homes!
Conclusion
If you provide adequate warmth and care for its growth, grump trees can grow thrice its actual size just like how the Grinch’s heart grew three times its size when he realizes the deeper meaning of the holiday! Plant these grumpy trees to sustain nature’s gift to us this season, or even better, gift it to a famous Grinch in your life and keep the memories of Christmas alive all year long!
Happy Grinchmas everybody!
