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- Strelitzie: That's part of the care program!
- What should owners of this plant pay attention to when casting?
- Which fertilizers are suitable and at what intervals is fertilization done?
- How to winter this plant?
- Should the Strelitzia be cut?
- When do you make a strelitzia?
- Tips
The Strelitzia needs a lot of water
Strelitzie: That's part of the care program!
Bizarre flowers - they make the face of a Strelitzie. With them, this perennial remains in the memory and reminds with their bright colors of a holiday in exotic climes. How to properly care for this plant, read below ...
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The large and often numerous leaves of the parrot flower evaporate a lot of water. Therefore, the earth dries up quickly. It is therefore important to water regularly and best with stale or lime-poor water - if possible with rainwater. In addition, the water should be kept warm.
In the growth phase, which begins in May / June and lasts until September, there is a need for increased watering. Water when you notice that the top layer has dried! The root ball should never dry out! At the same time you should take care that it does not come to stagnant wetness! Excess water should be able to flow away unhindered. In winter one pours this plant basically less.
Which fertilizers are suitable and at what intervals is fertilization done?
The regular fertilization of the Strelitzia is extremely significant. Nevertheless, it is important not to over-fertilize them, which can happen quickly. Over-fertilization leads to the loss of flowering.
Consider the following aspects when fertilizing this plant:
How to winter this plant?
In winter the Strelitzia needs rest to gather strength for its flowers in spring. From mid-September place them in a bright but cool room. For example, conservatories and staircases are suitable for wintering. Room temperatures between 10 and 14 ° C are optimal. A too warm wintering quarter can lead to blooming.
Should the Strelitzia be cut?
The Strelitzia should never be radically cut back! If you are bothered by too many leaves, pull them out with a jerk so that no stump remains. You can also remove old flowers.
When do you make a strelitzia?
If the pot is rooted through, the earth is consumed, the roots look down from the extraction holes or up out of the earth, then the time has come for repotting. Usually this is advisable every 3 years in the spring after the winter. Be extremely careful! Otherwise, you could hurt the sensitive roots of this plant.
Tips
Check the parrot flower regularly! Especially at wintertime, it is occasionally attacked by scale insects. They usually sit on the underside of leaves.