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Fruits: plants for pots and containers

These plants grow well in pots, for balconies, patios and small gardens. Each comes with the smallest practical pot size.

10 plants

Fruits

Apple

  • Pot: 50 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–8

The apple is a pomaceous fruit cultivated worldwide and belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is typically round, ranging from green to red…

Banana

  • Pot: 50 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • High water
  • Zones 10–11

Banana plants are large herbaceous perennials that produce elongated, edible fruits. The plants can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet and are…

Blueberry

  • Pot: 40 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–8

The blueberry is a perennial flowering plant that produces blue or purple berries. It grows as a shrub and is noted for its edible fruit…

Grapes

  • Pot: 50 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 4–9

Grapes are small, round fruits that grow in clusters on woody vines. They come in various colors, including green, red, black, and yellow…

Mango

  • Pot: 50 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–11

The mango is a tropical stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, originating from South Asia. It is characterized by its sweet, juicy…

Orange

  • Pot: 40 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 9–11

The orange is a citrus fruit that is well known for its juicy, sweet flavor and vibrant orange color. It belongs to the Rutaceae family…

Peach

  • Pot: 60 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 5–9

The peach is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Known for its soft, juicy flesh and a fuzzy exterior, peaches are a…

Pineapple

  • Pot: 20 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 10–12

The pineapple is a tropical plant with edible fruit and is known for its striking appearance. The plant typically grows to about 1.0 to…

Strawberry

  • Pot: 5 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water
  • Zones 3–9

The strawberry is a widely appreciated fruit known for its sweet flavor, bright red color, and juicy texture. It is a perennial plant that…

Watermelon

  • Pot: 40 L or larger
  • Full sun
  • Moderate water

Watermelon is a large, juicy fruit characterized by its green rind and sweet, watery, red or pink flesh. It is particularly known for its…