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- Maintain Schönmalve or Zimmerahorn properly
- How do you pour the Schönmalve correctly?
- How much fertilizer does the maple tree need?
- Does the plant need to be repotted?
- When and how is beautiful mallow cut?
- Which diseases and pests can occur?
- Does the Schönmalve have to be wintered?
- Tips
The Schönmalve should be fertilized regularly
Maintain Schönmalve or Zimmerahorn properly
With good care and in a favorable location, the beautiful mallow flourishes for many years and delights you with many bell-like flowers in white, yellow, orange, pink, purple or red. What you need to know about the care of the slightly toxic Zimmerahorns.
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From April to October, the root ball must always be kept moist. Even short periods of drought cause the plant to discard the leaves. In winter, only moderate watering.
How much fertilizer does the maple tree need?
From spring to autumn, you should provide the maple tree with a liquid fertilizer once a week. In autumn you reduce the fertilizer quantities gradually.
Does the plant need to be repotted?
Schönmalven should be repotted every year. The new pot has to be little bigger than the old one. But it is important that you remove the used earth completely.
Rinse the roots under running water, cut them to size and then place the plant in completely new, nutritious potting soil.
When and how is beautiful mallow cut?
Cut the Schmalmalve into shape at least once a year. The spawning may also be done more often. It is also advisable to cut back the plant before moving to winter quarters.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
If the beautiful mallow suddenly loses leaves and buds, this is usually due to a sudden change of location and not to a disease.
If the leaves curl up, if there is a floury deposit on the leaves or if the leaves become spotty, the following pests are responsible:
Pests can be combated with soapy water or nettle stock. If you have fungal attack, cut off the affected parts of the plant generously. Throw the leftovers in the dustbin.
Does the Schönmalve have to be wintered?
Yes, Schönmalven are not hardy and are ideally wintered at 12 to 16 degrees in a bright room. Previously, the plant must be slowly accustomed to the move to winter quarters.
During the winter, the maple is sparsely cast and no longer fertilized.
Tips
Schönmalven does not tolerate an abrupt change of location or strongly fluctuating temperatures. If you need to move the plant to another location, you will gradually get used to the new environment.