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- The cherry laurel: Thankful container plant for the balcony
- Which varieties are suitable?
- Which substrate is suitable for the laurel cherry?
- How big does the planter have to be?
- How thirsty is the cherry laurel?
- Does the container plant have to be cut?
- How does the laurel cherry overwinter on the balcony?
- Tips & Tricks
The cherry laurel: Thankful container plant for the balcony
If you prefer a privacy on the balcony, the cherry laurel is a nice alternative to coverings made of natural mats or synthetic fabrics. Since the laurel cherries do not shed their beautifully colored foliage in winter, the loggia becomes an undisturbed place all year round. We will tell you how to cultivate the wood in the bucket.
Which varieties are suitable?
Since many species of cherry laurel grow very quickly and then become too large for the planter, you should look in the trade for rather small-sized varieties. Well suited are for example "Mount Vermon", "Low 'n Green" or "Otto Luyken".
Which substrate is suitable for the laurel cherry?
The cherry laurel is also in the bucket little demanding. Put the small shrub into conventional balcony potting soil, which you enrich with some compost or horn shavings.
How big does the planter have to be?
Choose the bucket in which the cherry laurel should stand in the future at least twice as large as the root ball of the plant is. Even down, the vessel must provide the roots with space to spread.
How thirsty is the cherry laurel?
Since the laurel cherry evaporates a lot of water over the leaves, you must water the container plant regularly. If the pot bale is too dry, the leaves turn yellow and fall off. On the other hand, waterlogging damages the laurel cherry. Therefore, always water when the soil feels dry (thumb sample) and pour off excess water in the coaster.
Does the container plant have to be cut?
So that the laurel cherry does not grow over your head and turns the balcony into a jungle, you should also shorten the small species regularly. Use a clean and sharp pair of scissors to cut the shoots above a leaf axle in spring and summer. This stimulates the densely branched growth of the wood.
How does the laurel cherry overwinter on the balcony?
Although the above species are winter proof, you must protect the container plant from freezing and drying up. In the cold season, place the cherry laurel in a sheltered corner of the balcony and insulate the planter with polystyrene or bubble wrap. Occasionally check that the soil still feels moist and pour as needed.
Tips & Tricks
All plant parts of the cherry laurel are poisonous. Since the berries taste very sweet, children might be tempted to nibble on the poisonous plant. Therefore, do not use the laurel cherry as a balcony decoration in households with small children.
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