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- The cap basket and its care - suitable for beginners
- Does the capsule tolerate a dry soil?
- How often and with what should one fertilize?
- When is the best time to cut and where is it cut to?
- What helps against aphids on this perennial?
- Does the Kapkörbchen need winter protection?
- Tips
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The cap basket and its care - suitable for beginners
The Kapkörbchen, also called Kapmargerite, although it is extremely heat-needy, extremely popular with gardeners and all those who want to plant a balcony colorful. With which care does it stay healthy and flowering?
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While the Kapkörbchen tolerates at times dryness, damaging wetness damage him quickly. Water in the saucer should be poured away. Water the perennial as soon as the top soil layer in the planter has dried! Transplanted specimens must be cast only in the first few weeks and in heat and drought. Ideally, the environment is kept evenly moist.
How often and with what should one fertilize?
Free-range plants do not necessarily need fertilization. All you have to do is refresh your soil with compost while planting. This nutrient supply will last for several years. If you still want to fertilize every year, you can use, for example, nettle, comfrey, horn shavings or grass clippings.
On the other hand capsules in pot culture should occasionally be fertilized. Ideally, they receive a fertilizer every 1 to 2 weeks. At least every 4 weeks they should receive new nutrients. Fertilization is important so that the plants can produce many flowers. It is suitable liquid fertilizer, but also long-term fertilizer. In August, the fertilizer is stopped, since now the rest period begins.
When is the best time to cut and where is it cut to?
This is noteworthy when cutting:
What helps against aphids on this perennial?
Sometimes aphids occur especially in periods of drought. On the other hand, preventive use of nettle, horseradish or horsetail. Once the capsule has been infested, spraying with soft soap or a nettle colander against the pests will help.
Does the Kapkörbchen need winter protection?
Since the Kapmargerite is not hardy, it should be wintered:
Tips
No precautionary measures are required when handling the caper. She is completely non-toxic.