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- Edelweiss needs little care
- How often do you have to water edelweiss?
- When and how should you fertilize edelweiss?
- Can I also cultivate edelweiss in the pot?
- Can you cut edelweiss?
- Of which pests is Edelweiss frequently attacked?
- For signs of what diseases should you pay attention to edelweiss?
- Is edelweiss hardy?
- How can you safely overwinter Edelweiss?
- Tips & Tricks
Edelweiss only needs to be poured moderately
Edelweiss needs little care
The Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum), which is very rare in nature despite intensive efforts to protect it, is a true garden rarity and therefore an eye-catcher. The perennial on rocky soils thrives particularly well in rockeries. The maintenance effort is very low.
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In the garden planted edelweiss does not need to be poured. On the contrary, because the alpine plant tolerates only a little water. Only in strong periods of drought should you water. Nevertheless, the soil itself should not be dry, because Edelweiss prefers a fresh substrate. Do not allow the edelweiss in the pot to dry out, but water it only moderately.
When and how should you fertilize edelweiss?
Edelweiss does not need regular fertilization.
Can I also cultivate edelweiss in the pot?
In principle, edelweiss can be cultivated in the pot, but the plant is not suitable for houseplant. The planter needs a very good drainage, should be made of a natural material (clay o. Ä.) And also placed on a sunny spot on the balcony or terrace. The plant substrate is as nutrient-poor and slightly alkaline. Very good is a mixture of sand and commercial potting soil. Avoid waterlogging.
Can you cut edelweiss?
Yes, because the faded flower stems should be removed immediately. They rob the plant too much power. After flowering, cut the perennial down to a hand's breadth above the ground. However, this measure is not necessary because you can simply ripen the seeds and multiply the edelweiss.
Of which pests is Edelweiss frequently attacked?
Caution: snails love Edelweiss. Plenty of protective measures should prevent the gluttonous animals from enjoying their new planting.
For signs of what diseases should you pay attention to edelweiss?
Pay particular attention to signs that indicate (supposed) dryness. However, if the edelweiss seems to dry up from below, there is usually no lack of water, but, on the contrary, an overhydration. In this case, the roots have already started to rot and you only have to dig out the plant, remove diseased roots and replant them in a new location.
Is edelweiss hardy?
Edelweiss is considered hardy in Central European latitudes.
How can you safely overwinter Edelweiss?
Cover the edelweiss with some twigs in winter. Edelweiss in the pot can also be protected with a jute sack wrapped around the pot. In winter, the perennial pulls back into their roots, from which they finally expels again in the spring. That's why it's not so much of a hassle if parts above ground freeze - only the roots should not catch it.
Tips & Tricks
In order to do something good for the perennial, sprinkle some lime around the plant before putting it in and lightly mix it with the soil.