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- Snakebeard is not always hardy
- Overwinter black snake beard outside
- Whisker bear in the bucket over winter
- Snakebeard as a houseplant is not hardy
- Tips
Black snake beard can be wintered in milder regions outside
Snakebeard is not always hardy
Snakebeard is an ornamental plant that is grown both in the garden and tub as well as a houseplant. While the houseplants are not hardy, the decorative black snake beard temporarily withstands temperatures down to minus 10 degrees.
Overwinter black snake beard outside
Plant snake beard at a convenient location in the garden. He should be bright but protected. Above all, he must not be too draughty.
To protect against frost, do not cut the snake beard in autumn, but wait until the spring to prune it.
A thick layer of mulch not only prevents the soil from overcooling, it also prevents the soil from drying out in winter. Suitable materials are mature compost, leaves, grass clippings or straw.
Whisker bear in the bucket over winter
Snake beard looks very decorative in the tub. In summer, the bucket may move to the terrace or to a sunny spot in the garden. But before winter comes, you must ensure appropriate winter protection, as snakebeard in the bucket is not hardy.
Look for the snake beard a sheltered location on the terrace. Well suited are corners near the house wall. Here, the plant is protected from the wind and gets some heat through the wall. Place the bucket on wood or styrofoam to protect the soil from below from frost.
Cover the pot with bubble wrap and cover the plant with brushwood or fir branches. Again, the snake beard should not be cut in autumn. Do not forget to water the plant on frost-free days so that the soil does not dry out completely.
Snakebeard as a houseplant is not hardy
If you nurse Snakebeard throughout the year as a houseplant, be aware that the plant needs a rest period from mid-October to early March.
During this time the pot is placed in a cool but bright place. The temperatures should be between five and eight degrees.
The wintering room must be absolutely frost-free, as the houseplant is not hardy and will arrive immediately.
Tips
Strong winter sun can burn the leaves of black snake beard. That's why protection from the sun makes sense. Burnt leaves are cut in spring.