If you're in 10a California, I'd give it more space for roots as soon as you can do so. In the heat of summer, it's going to really suffer.
It needs to have AT LEAST as much room for its roots as it does for the top growth ... which means, if you're going to keep it in a pot, it needs a MUCH bigger pot.
For one thing, the windy season isn't that far off, and in that pot, it's going to spend most of its time lying flat on the ground.
So pot it up, giving it more room, and give it some shade for a bit. Make sure it's well-watered.
