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- The optimal care for a blue Lieschen
- How often should the blue Lieschen be poured?
- What should be considered when repotting or transplanting the Blue Lies?
- Can a blue Lieschen be cut back?
- Are there any pests that prefer the blue Lieschen preferred?
- Which diseases or care problems are common in blue Lieschen?
- Should the blue Lieschen be fertilized?
- Can a blue Lies be overwintered outdoors?
- Tips
The blue violet resembles the real violet only visually
The optimal care for a blue Lieschen
The Blue Lieschen (Exacum affine) is colloquially often referred to as Indian violets, and it has only purely optical similarities to the local violet in this country. If this plant is properly cared for, it can inspire in the summer with up to ten weeks of flowering.
How often should the blue Lieschen be poured?
The blue Lieschen should not be with the roots directly in the water, too much dryness can lead to a very rapid drop of all flowers. Optimal conditions for a healthy growth and appearance are given when the upper layer of soil around the plant, although between the watering something dry, but can never dry out to the roots down. With moderate watering at intervals of about three days you create ideal conditions for the blue Lieschen.
What should be considered when repotting or transplanting the Blue Lies?
Similar to the Tagetes and other balcony and grave plants, the blue Lieschen is a rather short-lived (biennial) plant that is usually cultivated for only one season. Therefore, the question of a repotting for many plant lovers at Blue Lieschen does not arise. However, specimens that are stuck in very small planters when purchased can, without hesitation, transplant into a larger pot at any time.
Can a blue Lieschen be cut back?
In horticulture, the blue Lieschen is often treated with special growth inhibitors, so that it forms a particularly compact and aesthetically pleasing form. Too long shoots you can shorten (outside of the hot midsummer phase) uncomplicated. You should also pluck wilted flowers regularly.
Are there any pests that prefer the blue Lieschen preferred?
Occasionally, colonies of aphids are observed on the blue Lieschen. Otherwise, it is by no means vulnerable to pest infestation.
Which diseases or care problems are common in blue Lieschen?
Often, site and maintenance errors cause the following problems:
While the flowers often fall off when the soil is too dry in the pot, withering leaves can also point to a too sunny or stunned location. A sufficiently ventilated site or a substrate exchange can protect against gray mold.
Should the blue Lieschen be fertilized?
The potting soil of blue Lieschen purchased in the pot is usually already pre-fertilized, so that with seasonal culture of the plant a Nachverüngung is not necessarily required. However, when blue licks are grown from cuttings or seeds, a liquid fertilizer should be used in the irrigation water every 14 days between spring and autumn.
Can a blue Lies be overwintered outdoors?
The blue Lieschen is considered very sensitive to frost, but can winter in a bright and cool room. Since the plants are short-lived, hibernation is only worthwhile for the purpose of cutting cuttings from the mother plants in January and February.
Tips
A blue Lieschen grows particularly well in a bright location, but tolerates no direct sunlight during lunch time. So place it better in partial shade or at a place with morning and evening sun.