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- Is the plume hardy? - So a celosia overwinters unscathed
- Celosia shivering from 10 degrees Celsius
- How to take care of the spring bush in winter quarters
- Tips
The plume does not like cold at all
Is the plume hardy? - So a celosia overwinters unscathed
A Central European winter is much too cold for a plume, so that the colorful flower is usually maintained one year old. In fact, a Celosia thrives in its tropical home perennial. Reason enough to let it come to the attempt of a hibernation once. This guide explains how to do it.
Celosia shivering from 10 degrees Celsius
If the nightly temperatures regularly fall below 10 degrees Celsius in the fall, it will make your plush on the balcony too cold. The temperature minimum of 5 degrees Celsius endures a Celosia only briefly. Therefore, clean the summer flower in time. This is how winter quarters should be:
If space permits, give your plume a breather in a cool place. All the more vital and flowering the plant proves to be in the next season.
How to take care of the spring bush in winter quarters
The precise light and temperature conditions dictate the rhythm of water and nutrient supply during the winter season. Regularly check with your finger whether the surface of the substrate has dried and there is a need for casting. In the warm location, the flowering continues, so you liquid fertilize every 4 weeks. Please clean the withered flowers in a timely manner to save your Celosia from the draining seed growth.
As part of a cool, low-light hibernation the plume casts its leaves and stops the flower. In this case, remove all retracted parts of the plant. In addition, the plant receives no fertilizer until March. At the beginning of April you will get used to a brighter location and normal room temperatures. At the same time, you resume the nutrient supply.
Tips
The colorful inflorescences of a spring bush are ideal for drying. If the summer flower is in full bloom, pick the most beautiful stems and tie them into little posy bunches. Hanging upside down in the dark, airy place, the plum blossoms dry within 10 to 14 days.