Regulate the water balance
Since we are far from tropical conditions in this country, we have to regulate the water balance of the Gloriosa rothschildiana with sensitivity, starting with the Driving the gloriosa from the end of February / beginning of March.
- Keep the substrate moist throughout
- it must not dry out and not be wet
- Spray leaves and flowers on warm days
- with warm, lime-free water
- set up humidifiers when cultivating indoors
- otherwise put plant on pebbles
- Fill the saucer regularly with water
also read
- The cyclamen in the garden - meeting needs
- Planting Gloriosa - this is how the tuber gets well into the ground
- The blackberry plant - its peculiarities and needs
Fertilize
With the first fresh shoot of the new year that will Fertilize taken and maintained until the plant wilts in autumn. Gloriosa rothschildiana is supplied weekly with a commercially available liquid fertilizer, always in connection with watering.
Refrain from cutting
the Crown of fame sprouts in spring and lets all parts above ground wither in early autumn. They are then collected and disposed of. In the period of growth there is no need for pruning, as each shoot contributes to the beauty of the plant.
- Provide climbing support
The shoots quickly become very long and remain thin. You need a climbing aid to which you can be directed. You must provide this to her in good time.
Tips
Always wear gloves when handling this tropical climbing plant. Direct skin contact can have unpleasant consequences because Gloriosa rhotschildiana is poisonous.
Repot
In spring there is still no real plant that needs repotting. But it applies to the vital daughter rhizomes of the To plant the crown of fame:
- Gloriosa tuber take from the earth
- Dispose of dried out parts
- Plant strong daughter tubers again
- choose a large saucepan
- approx. Insert 5 cm deep
Overwinter
In winter, Gloriosa rothschildiana has no chance of survival outside. You have to remove the plant or your tuber after drying overwinter.
- Leave the tuber in the pot
- Place in a dark and frost-free place
- 5 to 10 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 70% are ideal
- Do not let the temperature drop below 2 degrees Celsius
- it shouldn't be warmer than 18 degrees Celsius
- no maintenance is required
Tips
Take the desire for hibernation literally. Leave the pot in the chosen location until the end of February. During the rest period, the plant does not want to be touched or moved.
