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- Funkien in the tub: location, care, wintering
- Suitable locations for the container plant
- Which varieties are suitable for the container culture?
- The casting plays the main role
- Fertilizing - second
- Winterizing in the fall
- Tips
All varieties of Funkia are also suitable for keeping in a bucket
Funkien in the tub: location, care, wintering
You do not necessarily have to plant a hosta in the garden. Such a magnificent greenhouse can also be found in the tub, for example on the balcony, the terrace or the roof terrace. But what is indispensable, meaningful and avoidable in the container culture?
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If you want to beautify a shady balcony, a cool terrace, a dull entrance to the house, or staircases, it's the ideal choice. Unlike most other shrubs, they prefer to grow in the shade to partial shade. Gladly, the humidity can be high. From full sun locations with a bucket culture is to be advised against.
Which varieties are suitable for the container culture?
In general, all types of radio can be planted in tubs. Ask before buying and planting, how big the respective variety can be and choose depending on the bucket or clay pot. A rather short-lived variety that tolerates a bit of sun due to its light green-yellow foliage is the Hosta 'Golden Tiara'.
The casting plays the main role
There is not much need for care. But casting is crucial. Ensure good drainage in the pot when planting! Hostas have to be poured abundantly and regularly. They do not tolerate a dry substrate.Pour the soil as soon as the top layer of soil has dried.
Fertilizing - second
Fertilization plays a secondary role in comparison to the casting necessary for survival. It is enough to fertilize your radio between April and September every 2 to 4 weeks. For this you can use a liquid fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer or horn meal.
Winterizing in the fall
Funkia in the pot should be overwintered. How to do this below:
Tips
This wisdom should keep you in mind when choosing the variety: the thicker the leaves of the radio variety, the more fluid is stored (and needed) and the better sunlight is tolerated.