So it thrives splendidly

How do I water the miracle flower correctly?

In full sun Location the miracle flower loses a lot of moisture every day. You should therefore water the plant on warm summer days in the early morning hours and again in the evening. To prevent waterlogging, check beforehand with your finger whether the soil has actually dried on.

Should I fertilize a Mirabilis jalapa?

In order to bring out the lavish splendor of flowers anew every day, the miracle flower spends itself completely. You should therefore fill up the floral batteries with regular fertilizers. So fertilize The miracle flower as an example:

• In the planting in May the soil with compost and Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) enrich
• From mid-June, add a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants to the irrigation water every 2 weeks

In September you stop the nutrient supply so that the miracle flower adjusts itself to the coming winter time.

When and how should a miracle flower be cut?

Just before the Placing in the winter quarters, cut the miracle flower back to 5 cm. Until then, the maintenance pruning is limited to regular cleaning of the withered flowers to make room for the next buds. If the plant grows over your head in the middle of summer, you can cut short shoots that are too long without worrying.

Can the exotic flower overwinter?

In every miracle flower tuber, the vital force rests for several years. Although the South American plant is not winter hardy, it is still worth the effort of a protected wintering. Dig up the tubers in the fall to cut off shoots and roots. Knock off the earth to a large extent. In the dark winter quarters at a cool 5 to 8 degrees Celsius, store the tubers dry and airy.