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- Skimmie: Only with the right care will it be something!
- The casting - is it really that important?
- How is Skimmie fertilized?
- Can your illnesses bring disaster?
- Do you have to overwinter this plant?
- When and how should the Skimmie be cut?
- Tips
The Skimmie needs plenty of water throughout the year
Skimmie: Only with the right care will it be something!
Whether freestanding in the garden bed or in the pot - the Skimmie is especially valuable for the dreary winter time. With its dark green foliage and bright red fruits, it is a welcome ornamental plant in the gray season. But what care does Skimmia need?
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The Skimmie should be supplied with water throughout the year. Their evergreen foliage is dependent on a water supply from above. In addition to the winter time in summer increased attention is required. With dryness, this plant can not handle well.
The soil should be kept moderately moist. Low-lime rainwater or decalcified tap water is used for casting. Short-term waterlogging is tolerated by Skimmia. From August, watering will be reduced to keep the plant growing slower.
How is Skimmie fertilized?
The fertilization of Skimmie is rather secondary or this plant takes what it needs:
Can your illnesses bring disaster?
Usually the Skimmie is resistant. If there are yellow leaves, care faults are usually behind it, such as too much sunlight. There are no known specific diseases for this plant.
Do you have to overwinter this plant?
Although the Skimmie is very hardy, it should be covered with jute, leaves or brushwood during the harshest of frosts in order to prevent their young shoots from freezing. Specimens in the pot should be placed in a cool 5 to 15 ° C in winter.
When and how should the Skimmie be cut?
After flowering Skimmie can get a cut. But beware: Do not cut too radical! The Skimmie is growing very slowly. It is recommended to lighten the plant and remove the inflorescences of male plants.
Tips
If you put the Skimmie home in the winter, beware! If it is too warm and the room air too dry, the risk of spider mite infestation increases drastically.