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- The care of coral moss in the pot
- Are you allowed to take care of coral moss outside in summer?
- How do you properly water coral moss?
- Is fertilization necessary?
- When is time to repot?
- Are you allowed to cut coral moss?
- Are there any diseases and pests to watch out for?
- How is coral moss properly wintered?
- Tips
Coral moss spreads very fast
The care of coral moss in the pot
Coral moss refers to two different plants. While the species called coral berry is cultivated in the pot, the second variety is used as aquarium planting. The care in the pot is quite simple. To maintain coral moss as a houseplant.
Are you allowed to take care of coral moss outside in summer?
As long as the temperatures are not too low, the coral moss appreciates a place on the balcony very much. Put it in a bright, not too sunny place.
How do you properly water coral moss?
The substrate should never dry out completely. Waterlogging is harmful and must be avoided. Before you pour, do the thumb test to see if the top layer of the substrate is already dry.
Excess irrigation water pour off immediately.
Is fertilization necessary?
When fertilizing coral moss you should be economical. After repotting the plant is initially not fertilized. Later, it will be enough if you give some liquid fertilizer every four to eight weeks. Fertilization takes place only from April to September.
When is time to repot?
It is repotted in spring when the old pot has become too small. Prepare a new, not too large flower pot by filling it with acid soil, such as azalea or rhododendron earth.
Are you allowed to cut coral moss?
Coral moss should only be cut when the shoots become too long and thin.
By cutting foothills or the division of the rootstock, the coral moss can easily reproduce itself.
Are there any diseases and pests to watch out for?
Diseases occur if you water the plant too much. Waterlogging causes rottenness. Pests hardly ever occur.
How is coral moss properly wintered?
Coral moss is not hardy and does not tolerate freezing temperatures. It must therefore be brought in the fall in time in the house and winterized frost-free.
The coral moss develops its flowers in spring and the bright red berries in summer only when the plant is brought in winter to a bright but cool location.
Hibernation temperatures should be around ten degrees.
Tips
Since coral moss does not form roots in the aquarium, you need to untie it. Otherwise, the plants will swim around in the pool.