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- So hibernate the miracle flower safely
- Do not dig up tubers too soon - this is how you do it right
- So the miracle flower comes through the cold season
- Tips
The miracle flower is dug out for the winter, but be careful: not too early!
So hibernate the miracle flower safely
Temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius make the non-hardy miracle flower shiver. Since the Mirabilis jalapa thrives in its South American homeland for several years, it can overwinter under adequate conditions unscathed. This guide explains how to do it.
Previous article This care thanks a miracle flower with lavish flower abundanceDo not dig up tubers too soon - this is how you do it right
At the end of the flowering period, the miracle flower does not settle for a long time. Now she wants to shift the remaining nutrients from the leaves to the tuber, as an energy reserve for the next season. Therefore, do not dig out the tubers until the foliage has completely turned yellow. If the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius at night, dig out the tubers and cut shoots and roots.
So the miracle flower comes through the cold season
From the excavated tubers, you only tap the earth, because a water spray could cause rot. So you professionally hibernate the plants:
Until the beginning of the planting season, turn the tubers every 2 weeks and check the epidermis for rot or pests. If there is very dry air in the room, spray the plants occasionally with soft water so that they do not dry up.
Tips
A lovingly maintained miracle flower develops a strong root system during the season. Therefore, plant the tubers first in a pot with several bottom openings or a planting basket, as it is used for pond plants. Only then put the miracle flower in mid-May in the bed. This trick facilitates the autumn digging immensely.