Maintaining Pampas Grass - Tips for the Right Care!

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• Maintaining Pampas Grass - Tips for the Right Care!
• How is pampas grass watered?
• How should I fertilize pampas grass?
• When does pampas grass have to be cut?
• When do I pampas grass in the bucket?
• Which diseases and pests occur?
• Why does not my pampas grass bloom?
• Why should I bind the pampas grass in autumn?
• Does pampas grass need winter protection outdoors?
• How do I overwinter pampas grass in the bucket?
• Tips

With the right care, the pampas grass can reach a considerable height

Maintaining Pampas Grass - Tips for the Right Care!

In a good location Pampasgras needs little care. The ornamental grass is robust and not prone to disease. Problems usually arise if you do not properly care for the plant or cut it at the wrong time. What you need to consider when caring for pampas grass.

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How is pampas grass watered?

Although pampas grass prefers a dry, water-permeable soil, the ornamental grass can not stand completely dry. Therefore, water regularly so that the soil never completely dries up.

If you pull pampas grass in the bucket, the fluid requirement is much higher. Here you have to water daily on warm summer days.

But make sure that no waterlogging forms. The planter should have drain holes, so that excess irrigation water can drain.

How should I fertilize pampas grass?

The best fertilizer for pampas grass is compost from the garden. It contains all the nutrients that the ornamental grass needs. If you do not have compost, get organic fertilizer that does not contain too much nitrogen. Like all grasses, pampas grass reacts to too much nitrogen with spotty leaves and less flowering.

In the field, distribute some compost around the plant once a month and gently rake it.

For pampas grass in the bucket, you need to provide more nutrients more often. For this purpose, special liquid fertilizers for ornamental grasses are the best choice. Give the fertilizer according to instructions.

When does pampas grass have to be cut?

Pampas grass ideally cut only in spring. The best time to cut is March, before the plant starts to sprout properly. Some new shoots should already be visible inside the nest.

Cut the old, dried shoots down to about 15 centimeters. Make sure that you do not injure the young shoots under any circumstances.

When do I pampas grass in the bucket?

The best time to repot is spring. If you bring the pampas grass out of the winter quarters, cut off the old shoots. If the pot bale is heavily rooted, you should put the ornamental grass in fresh soil and, if necessary, in a larger bucket.But you can also simply divide the root ball and multiply the ornamental grass.

Which diseases and pests occur?

The only pest that can really harm the pampas grass is the aphid. In case of a stronger infestation, the lice leave a sticky mass on the leaves, which forms the breeding ground for Russtau, also called black mold.

Therefore, aphids should definitely be fought with younger plants. Rinse the leaves with soapy water or use commercial lice sprays.

Diseases occur in the form of fungal infestation. Usually this is a bad location with too much or too little soil moisture responsible. Often it helps to adjust the water needs.

Why does not my pampas grass bloom?

If the pampas grass does not develop fronds in the first few years, that's normal. The perennial takes some time to settle in properly and develop the decorative inflorescences.

The flowering of Pampasgras begins in July, in some varieties even in September. With these perennials you just need a little patience.

Other reasons for missing flowers may be:

Why should I bind the pampas grass in autumn?

Pampas grass is not cut in the fall. Instead, the tall flower fronds and leaves are tied together into bundles. That has a good reason.

The bundled fronds protect the interior of the shrub, the horst, from winter moisture. If too much moisture penetrates into the plant, the roots begin to rot and the pampas grass enters.

Does pampas grass need winter protection outdoors?

Basically Pampasgras is hardy. For older plants, you do not need to take any action other than tying. However, if the ornamental grass is in an unprotected, windy place, you should provide for light winter protection.

In younger plants, it is recommended to cover the pampas grass with leaves or other materials to protect it from frost.

How do I overwinter pampas grass in the bucket?

If you pull pampas grass in the bucket, winter protection is always required. Place the bucket in a frost-free, bright place. Suitable are cool corridors or cold conservatories. In the room, pampas grass can not be overwhelmed not only because of the size, but also because of the heat.

You may also overwinter the pampas grass in a sheltered place on the balcony or the terrace outside. Then you should place the bucket on a piece of wood or a polystyrene plate and protect it from the cold with bubble wrap, burlap or fir branches.

Tips

Not only in the care, but already when passing by the plant you should be careful. The sharp-edged leaves are very sharp and can cause you serious cuts. When nursing, you must therefore wear gloves, long-sleeved clothing and, if possible, goggles.