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- An Enzianstrauch must never get frost
- When does the gentian tree have to go to winter quarters?
- This is the ideal place to spend the winter
- Prepare the gentian bush for the move
- When is the potato tree allowed to go outside again?
- Tips & Tricks
The gentian shrub tolerates no frost and must be brought in the winter in the house
An Enzianstrauch must never get frost
The gentian shrub is native to the warm regions of South America and not hardy. Frost does not get him at all. Even if the gentian tree is only exposed to low temperatures for a short time, the pretty shrub freezes. Therefore, make sure in due time for a pases winter quarters.
When does the gentian tree have to go to winter quarters?
Nurseries recommend keeping the tree outdoors with frost temperatures until winter sets in. You should not rely on it.
Overnight it can be very cold even in autumn.
It is ideal if you bring the gentian bush into the house, as soon as the outside temperatures fall back to seven degrees.
This is the ideal place to spend the winter
Of course, even at the wintering location, there should never be short-term drops in temperature near the freezing point.
When setting up the gentian tree in a shed or garden shed you should install a frost guard or at least hang up a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperatures.
The place to spend the winter does not necessarily have to be bright. You can bring the gentian tree in the frost-free cellar over the winter. However, the evergreen plant casts off all leaves in the dark.
Prepare the gentian bush for the move
Before the gentian tree moves to winter quarters, you may cut a few protruding branches. But cut them out sparingly as they are at the expense of flowering.
Examine the gentian bush for aphids, spider mites and whiteflies. Treat an infestation immediately. In winter quarters, the pests otherwise multiply very strongly and damage the plant.
When is the potato tree allowed to go outside again?
As the days get brighter and warmer, slowly get the gentian tree into the fresh air again.
On frost-free days, you may place it on a sheltered spot on the terrace.
Since frost often occurs in the spring at night, you should bring the shrub back into the house in the afternoon in good time.
Tips & Tricks
Place the gentian bush in the bucket on a rollable pedestal. Then you can always roll it to where the sun is shining. A mobile bucket is also much easier to bring to winter quarters.