Content
- Optimal care for a boxwood in the pot
- Location
- Substrate and pot
- repotting
- Pouring and fertilizing
- overwinter
- Diseases
- Tips
Boxwood can cope with blazing sun
Optimal care for a boxwood in the pot
Boxwood in its various species and varieties is one of the most popular shrubs in the garden. Cultivated in a bucket, it cuts a fine figure on the balcony or terrace - especially when cut into interesting shapes, creating an exciting, evergreen contrast to flowers and other flowering plants.
Location
Although the boxwood also copes well in the full sun, provided that the location is not too warm and protected, but prefers the light penumbra. In hot sunny days, dry weather or even burns are not uncommon in full sun. If the book is still in the sun, get used to it slowly and do not put it there immediately after purchase.
Substrate and pot
Usually, a conventional substrate for green plants is sufficient, which you should fill in a sufficiently large and deep pot. Boxwood has very sensitive roots, which react quickly to disturbances, and they spread in width as well as in depth, branching very strongly. Basically, the boxwood belongs to the Flachwurzlern, d. H. the bucket should be about one third wider than the root ball.
repotting
Usually, the roots have completely penetrated the pot within two to three years and used up the existing soil. Now it's time to repot so the roots can continue to absorb enough nutrients and moisture. The best time for this action is spring, maybe right after the first pruning. Do not fertilize after repotting in pre-fertilized soil this season!
Pouring and fertilizing
Boxwood in the pot should be watered vigorously about once or twice a week, more often in high heat and in dry periods. A good drainage is required, so that excess irrigation water can flow away and no waterlogging forms. Never pour on the leaves, as this causes fungal diseases such as mildew. In addition, Buchs belongs to the rather hungry plants and therefore needs a good supply of nutrients. Fertilize it regularly, if possible with a liquid fertilizer, between April and June. From July, the nutrient supply will be stopped, so that the fresh shoots can harden for the winter.
overwinter
Basically, the boxwood is hardy, but needs as a potted plant special safeguards. Otherwise, unsightly frost damage will occur. Place the pot on an insulating base (eg made of wood or styrofoam) and place it close to a warming wall of the house. Here he should be in the shade, as intense solar radiation in winter can cause damage. If necessary, wrap the plant together with the pot loosely with a garden fleece.
Diseases
Unfortunately, the boxwood is quite susceptible to various diseases and pests such as the instinctual dying, the wilt, an infestation by boxwood, plant lice, Buchsbaum flea or spider mites. If the leaves turn brown or yellow, there is always a problem behind it.
Tips
Boxwood loves lime, which is why you can easily pour it with normal tap water.