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- Pampas grass for balcony and terrace in the bucket pull
- The right bucket for pampas grass
- That's the way the earth should be
- The right location for pampas grass in the tub
- Care of pampas grass in the pot
- Hibernate pampas grass in the bucket properly
- Tips
Pampas grass thrives only in very large pots
Pampas grass for balcony and terrace in the bucket pull
Pampas grass is not only in the garden a decorative eye-catcher and privacy. You can also pull the easy-care ornamental grass in the pot and beautify your balcony or terrace. However, the care of the plants when breeding in the bucket is higher. So you cultivate pampas grass in the pot.
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Big planters can really go into the money. You can get away with it cheaper, if you get Maurisher bucket in the hardware store. Just stab a few holes in the bottom and cover it with foil or place it in a planter.
That's the way the earth should be
As a substrate rich nutritious but very loose, like sandy soil from the garden. Mix small stones underneath if the soil is too firm. Of course, you can plant the pampas grass in special soil for ornamental grasses from the garden market.
The right location for pampas grass in the tub
A good location for pampas grass in the pot is the south side of the house. If the ornamental grass is to stand on the balcony, bear in mind the weight that bucket and plants bring to the scale.
Pampas grass needs a lot of space around it. It should not be in the way. This is a problem especially with balconies.
The reason for the space requirement are the razor-sharp leaves, which develops pampas grass. Already when passing you can incur cuts. If children or animals are in the house, place the pot so that they do not come into contact with it.
Care of pampas grass in the pot
Pampas grass in the pot is set up as sunny as possible. South-facing terraces or south-facing balconies are ideal. Shadow does not tolerate pampas grass well. It then forms little or no flower fronds.
Make sure that the ornamental grass never completely dries out, but in no case waterlogging arises. Pour regularly and pour off excess water immediately. In order for the perennial to grow well, it needs fertilizer once or twice a month.
Cut back the pampas grass in the spring. Be careful not to hurt the sharp blades and take care not to damage the young shoots.
Hibernate pampas grass in the bucket properly
Pampas grass is hardy, but in the pot you should overwinter it frost-free. Keep the bucket protected and protect the plant with foil or fleece.
If the pampas grass is wintered in the house, place the plants in a bright but cool place.
Tips
Even if pampas grass in the pot does not grow as fast as in the field, it is steadily increasing in size. So you do not have to buy constant new planters, divide the plants in the spring, if you have to repot anyway.