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- Cherry laurel: Pretty tub plant for balcony and terrace
- Choose small-growing varieties
- The size of the planter
- Which substrate is suitable for cherry laurel in the pot?
- Do not forget to water and fertilize
- Does the container plant have to be cut?
- Wintering of the laurel cherry
- Tips & Tricks
Cherry laurel: Pretty tub plant for balcony and terrace
Do you prefer an evergreen, natural privacy on the balcony, which is also sturdy and grows quickly? All these claims are met by many species of cherry laurel that can easily be cultivated in the pot.
Choose small-growing varieties
Unlike cherry laurel in the garden, the wood grows slower in the tub and becomes less tall.
Nevertheless, it is recommended to select for the balcony culture laurel cherry species such as Otto Luyken, Mount Vernon or Low'n Green, which are by nature rather slow-growing.
The size of the planter
The roots of the cherry laurel need a lot of space to develop. The pot width should be at least twice the root ball and leave the roots in the depth enough space.
Which substrate is suitable for cherry laurel in the pot?
The woodland can be put into conventional balcony or greenery soil. Also suitable is topsoil from the garden, which you enrich with some compost or horn shavings.
Do not forget to water and fertilize
Since the laurel cherry evaporates a lot of water over the leaf area, it needs daily watering during the hot summer months. Dryness acknowledges the woodland with a brown or yellow color of the foliage.
Make sure that the irrigation water runs well, as the cherry laurel is sensitive to waterlogging. We recommend to dump excess water in the saucer after some time. Fertilize the cherry laurel every four to six weeks from spring to the end of August with liquid mineral fertilizer or horn meal.
Does the container plant have to be cut?
So that the laurel cherry does not grow over your head, you should cut the balcony wood regularly. The same rules apply as for cherry laurel in the garden.
The optimal time for a vigorous pruning of the wood is spring. The laurel cherry is very cut compatible; You can make small correction cuts over and over again during the growth period.
Wintering of the laurel cherry
As preparation for the winter, the planter is well insulated with Styrofoam or bubble wrap. Put the pot on a sheltered spot of the balcony and supply the wood with water on frost-free days.
Tips & Tricks
Since the laurel cherry is poisonous, you should refrain in households with small children from cultivating it on the balcony. Because of the toxicity, wear gloves during all work.