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- Bogenhanf - The pase care for the exotic houseplant
- Which location does Bogenhanf prefer?
- Which substrate is suitable for the exotic plant?
- How often do you have to cast bow hemp?
- When and with which one should fertilize bow hemp?
- What is the best way to repot the bow hemp?
- Can you increase bow hemp yourself?
- Which diseases are common in bow hemp?
- Can the bow hemp overwinter in the warm living room?
- Tips
Bow hemp does not need a lot of water
Bogenhanf - The pase care for the exotic houseplant
Bow hemp (Sansevieria, also known as African sisal) is widespread in the warm and arid regions of Africa, southern Europe, the Arabian Peninsula and much of Asia. The interesting succulent plant with its decorative leaves and different forms of appearance is considered a very easy-care indoor plant. Nevertheless, you should heed some care tips so that the exotic plant can unfold even in your full glory.
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Sansevieria prefers a partially shaded to light location with very high humidity. Perfect would be a spot in a bright daylight bath, but also on any other window sill feels the greenhouse well. In summer you can also put the succulent on the balcony or in the garden, if it is warm and sunny enough - the temperatures should not be less than 12 ° C. In principle, even darker locations are possible, but then the plant grows much slower.
Which substrate is suitable for the exotic plant?
As a typical succulent plant bow hemp feels well in commercial succulent or cactus soil. Hydroculture is also very useful, but it protects the fine roots of the plant.
How often do you have to cast bow hemp?
Since Sansevieria stores moisture in its thick, fleshy leaves, it rarely needs watering. Before drenching, check the dryness of the substrate: Only when it feels dry to a depth of about one centimeter, it is time for casting. In winter, should be cast even less frequently. Waterlogging tolerates waterlogging just as little as a moistening or spraying of the leaves.
When and with which one should fertilize bow hemp?
Nutrients also stores the plant in its thick leaves, which is why fertilizing should only be done sparingly and rarely. Use commercially available cactus fertilizers at most once a month.
What is the best way to repot the bow hemp?
Basically, Sansevieria should be in a rather narrow and not too high pot. The plant forms only a few, but very fine roots and rhizomes. The latter are capable of blasting pots unless their size is sufficient. Always wrap bow hemp whenever the rhizomes appear to grow beyond the planter. Choose pots that are as heavy as possible, as the plant is very top-heavy and otherwise threatens to tip over quickly.
Can you increase bow hemp yourself?
The plant can be very well propagated by leaf cuttings or, if sufficient size, by division.
Which diseases are common in bow hemp?
The robust bow hemp is rarely attacked by pests. In very dry air, lice like to populate the fleshy leaves. Otherwise, many damages are caused by over-pouring and over-fertilizing, then the leaves appear yellowed and without force. Brown spots, however, indicate a lack of water or a fungal infection. Fungal and bacterial infections are not uncommon, especially in case of wrong care.
Can the bow hemp overwinter in the warm living room?
The plant can be cultivated in the room all year round, whereby the temperatures in the light-poor time ideally lie with maximally 18 to 20 ° C. But if it is brighter, the lack of sunlight should be imitated by artificial light.
Tips
Bow hemp is not cut tolerant and should therefore not be pruned if the plant threatens to become too big. If you are short of space, choose a smaller variety.