Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

How is the pipe wind properly poured?

Pipe binders develop a large number of large leaves and therefore need a lot of moisture. The climbing plant also has to be watered several times on hot days.

The pipewinder does not tolerate waterlogging at all. Make sure that the soil remains loose and permeable.

Do pipe winds have to be fertilized?

In the first few years, a pipeworm grows slowly. Later you can almost watch her grow. Fertilize Therefore only use the plant when you want a growth spurt.

Why does the pipe winch need a trellis or climbing frame?

The tendrils of the whistle winds hang like lianas up to ten meters high. A stable climbing frame or a trellis on the house wall is therefore essential.

How is the pipe winder cut?

Pipe winches are very easy to cut. You should thin out the plant every two to three years. If it gets too big cut Down to ten centimeters. The whistle winch drives out again reliably.

What should you watch out for in the care in the bucket?

• Water more often
• fertilize occasionally
• replace earth every two to three years
• Protect from frost in winter.

Which diseases and pests can occur?

Yellow leaves indicate a fungal disease called the Aristolochia mosaic. Cut off affected shoots. Make sure the plant is airy.

Infested if the humidity is too low Spider mites the plant.

Is the pipe bindweed hardy?

Pipe winds are hardy and do not need winter protection. You only need to protect the climbing plant from frost when it is grown in the bucket. The bucket is placed on an insulating base and covered with bubble wrap, Garden fleece or wrapped in jute.

The biggest problem in winter is the risk of dehydration. The plant is therefore watered regularly on frost-free days.