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- The perfect care for the parrot beak plant
- How regularly should the parrot beak plant be watered?
- What should be considered when repotting a Congolese?
- When and how will the Congolese be cut?
- Which pests can be dangerous to the parrot beak plant?
- Are there any diseases that occur more frequently in Congolese?
- How is the parrot beak plant optimally fertilized?
- How to bring a Congolese without being damaged by the winter?
- Tips
The Congolese thrills with its parrot-beak-like flowers
The perfect care for the parrot beak plant
There are so many plants in nature that remind with their flowers of the characteristic shape of a parrot beak. One of the most popular examples of this is the parrot beak plant (Impatiens niamniamensis), also known as Congolese.
How regularly should the parrot beak plant be watered?
Between the watering, the top soil layer in the pot of a parrot beak plant should always be able to dry. If the plant is then poured again after a few days, then no water should remain in the coaster. In principle, the Congolese should only be poured with lime-free water. In summer, the water requirement of a Congolese can be quite high, especially in a sunny spot. Make sure that the soil in the pot in this plant never dries to the roots.
What should be considered when repotting a Congolese?
When repotting this plant, care should be taken to ensure that the new planter provides enough space for the roots of the Congolese to develop. In the lower third of the plant pot a drainage layer should be introduced, which may for example consist of the following materials:
The Congolese should always be returned to the substrate at the same height. After transplanting, the substrate is pressed medium-tight in the pot and watered extensively.
When and how will the Congolese be cut?
As the plant grows very compact on its own, usually no pruning is necessary. However, wilted plant parts should always be removed. For example, pluck the withered flowers regularly so that new flowers can grow quickly. A radical pruning is very poorly tolerated by this plant.
Which pests can be dangerous to the parrot beak plant?
The plant is relatively susceptible to spider mites, therefore, the plants should be checked regularly in the Wiinter on a possible infestation with these pests.
Are there any diseases that occur more frequently in Congolese?
The Congolese can be attacked by various fungal infections. Affected areas should be cut out as quickly as possible so that the plant still has a chance of recovery. The removed parts of the plant should not land on the compost heap, as otherwise fungal infections can spread even further.
How is the parrot beak plant optimally fertilized?
With proper care of the Congolese, heights of about 50 to 150 cm can be reached, depending on the location and the amount of light. From March to September you can provide the plants with the necessary nutrients for a lush flowering by administering a liquid fertilizer. Alternatively, you can also use a slow-release fertilizer in economical dosage.
How to bring a Congolese without being damaged by the winter?
The Congolese is not hardy, but can be wintered well in a frost-free place in the house. Like the South Sea myrtle and the purple turkey, the Congolese needs plenty of daylight in its winter quarters.
Tips
Too much room air can promote pest infestation in the parrot beak plant. Prevent it by spraying the leaves of the plant from time to time with lime-free water.