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- Peruvian Bluestar - 'hardy' a foreign word
- A Mediterranean, not hardy plant
- Winter time is bloom time
- How can this plant be brought through the winter?
- Care during the winter time
- Tips
The Peruvian Bluestar is not hardy
Peruvian Bluestar - 'hardy' a foreign word
Stunning, extravagant and, unfortunately, of short duration - this kind of Szilla stands in bloom adorning her home. You should not plant them. Why this is related to their winter hardiness and more about their frost resistance is explained below ...
A Mediterranean, not hardy plant
The Peruvian Bluestar is native to the Mediterranean region. It occurs from southwestern Europe to northwest Africa. This circumstance implies that he can not stand a strong frost. He is thus considered in this country as not hardy. For this reason, he is usually cultivated in pots home.
Only short-term frost and temperatures that do not fall below -5 ° C, the Peruvian Bluestar can tolerate. But that too is not one hundred percent sure. Therefore, you should not put him to the test.
Winter time is bloom time
In its home Scilla peruviana blooms in the wild between May and June. In Germany, this plant is usually kept in the pot in the home. There it is stimulated to blossom in winter in the fall.
The flowers are in a racemose inflorescence that remotely reminds of the artichoke. Here 40 to 100 single flowers adorn the large inflorescence. They are hermaphrodite and threefold. Their color can be between blue lilac or white - depending on the variety.
How can this plant be brought through the winter?
You should place outfitted plants in winter. Otherwise, they freeze. Plants, which are already in the pot in the living room, the kitchen or elsewhere, do not necessarily need a change of location during the winter season.
The main thing is that they stand in a frost-free and bright place. The temperatures should be between 10 and 20 ° C. Be careful not to expose the plant to direct sunlight!
Care during the winter time
During winter, the Peruvian Bluestar needs a little care:
Tips
Be careful: the Peruvian Bluestar is still so beautiful - it is poisonous! Put it where infants and pets do not have access.