The water needs of petunias
The relatively high water requirement of the petunias should not lead to excessive watering, as they cause waterlogging at the roots disease-like deficiency symptoms can react. This can be prevented if the Window boxes(€ 7.99 at Amazon *) are provided with appropriate drainage holes and a drainage layer made of gravel. In a sufficiently permeable substrate, however, it can occur in midsummer with larger specimens or Hanging petunias It may well be advisable to water the plants daily as soon as the dry earth is easily detached from the balcony box wall.
How to properly water petunias
The high water demand of petunias is explained not least by the fact that they prefer to be on one because of their peculiarities covered location should stand. When pouring, the following factors should be taken into account:
- Use tap water that is as soft as possible
- do not water at lunchtime, but rather in the morning and evening
- do not water from above, but near the roots
Tips
While some plant species are quite concerned about showering with
Garden hose or watering can, this should be with the petunias due to the danger of mildew and other diseases remain under.